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Gardening inspired by Disney and Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’
We are excited to be working in collaboration with Disney and Pixar on their latest film Hoppers, in cinemas March 6. And to celebrate here are our top tips and tricks to gardening and wildlife. Top 3 tips to attract wildlife into your Garden Plant Flowers That Wildlife Love Flowers aren’t just pretty—they’re tasty treats…
27th Feb
Companion Planting
By planting compatible crops side by side, companion planting encourages a healthier, more productive garden ecosystem. These mutually supportive plant partnerships can improve pollination, strengthen growth, enhance flavour and yields, and help protect against pests and disease without chemicals. The benefits to you are: Click the buttons below to discover which plants grow well together,…
25th Feb
Thoughtful Valentine’s gift ideas…
Looking for something a bit different from the usual bunch of flowers or box of chocolates? From statement houseplants to quality gardening tools and beautiful homeware, here’s our alternative gift guide for that special person in your life…. Romantic plants Living plants make beautiful Valentine's gifts, offering something that flourishes throughout the season and brings…
10th Feb
It’s World Bee Day!
World Bee Day World Bee Day falls on 20th May every year. As we're sure you know, bees are such a crucial part of our natural habitat, helping pollinate the flowers we love and the food we eat. While bee numbers have been declining in recent years, thankfully there’s plenty we can do to help…
20th May
Gardening With Eve: Marvellous May
Things to do this May... Hello everyone - Eve here! May is such a wonderful month to be out in the garden. The weather’s finally warming up, herbaceous perennials are bursting into life, and it’s the perfect time to plant up containers and hanging baskets. I’m sure you’ve already got lots going on in the…
5th May
Gardening with Eve: March into Spring
March into Spring Hi everyone – Eve here with your March edition of Gardening with Eve! For me, March is all about getting the garden ready for another productive year of growing, whether that’s mulching borders or planting summer flowering bulbs. March also marks the official start of spring, which is very exciting. There’s lots…
6th Mar
How gardening helps children blossom
Know yourself, grow yourself This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’, which is all about helping children recognise and accept their emotions. We’re exploring how gardening can play a part in helping them doing this. From building patience through sowing seeds, to the power of the '5-4-3-2-1 Challenge', keep reading…
5th Feb
Beautiful winter planters the British Garden Centres way
Our guide to creating beautiful festive home decor With the festive countdown now on, the next few days are the perfect time to add last-minute Christmas touches and decor to your home. With a little creativity and some simple DIY projects, you can transform your living space into a winter wonderland. Your local British Garden…
15th Jan
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Get to know your garden with British Garden Centres
Before you buy a single plant, the most important thing you can do is get to know your garden. Understanding your soil, sunlight and layout helps you choose the right plants for the right place – making gardening easier, more successful and far more rewarding. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing a tired space,…
Gardening with Eve: Jobs for April
April is one of my favourite months to be in the garden as almost everywhere you look there's something ready to burst into life. There's quite a lot to get stuck into this month, so let's get straight to it!
Get to know your garden centre with this jargon-busting guide
The world of gardening can feel like a confusing place at times! From the almost overwhelming range of plant varieties to complex sounding terminology, gardening can feel daunting as a long-term gardener, never mind as a beginner. As part of our Make It Bloom campaign, we want to help demystify gardening and show you it…