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How to make the most of the summer Bank Holiday in a small garden

The team at British Garden Centres has put together a guide for the summer bank holiday with some small garden design ideas, so you can make the most of the plot that you have for the long weekend.

British Garden Centres’ guide to growing your own Christmas veggies

There’s nothing quite like serving up a Christmas dinner with vegetables you’ve grown yourself, and August is the perfect moment to get started.

British Garden Centres’ guide to the best plants for a high summer blaze of colour

As part of its Make it Bloom campaign, the team at British Garden Centres say now is the perfect time to plant fast-growing, heat-loving varieties that will reward gardeners with weeks of vibrant colour and wildlife appeal.

Introducing our inaugural PROUD Awards winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of our first PROUD Awards. These awards celebrate the incredible British Garden Centres team members who consistently go above and beyond, live our values, and make a positive impact every day.

Classic motors roll into Langlands Garden Centre for charity car show this August.

Langlands Garden Centre will once again throw open its gates to gleaming bonnets and roaring engines as the Weighton Wolds Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Classic Car Show returns over the Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday, August 30th, and Monday, August 31st.

Celebrate National Allotment Week with British Garden Centres’ guide to what you can grow this summer

To mark the occasion, the experts at British Garden Centres, as part of their ongoing Make it Bloom campaign, have put together their top tips on what to sow and plant this month, how to look after your soil, and the seasonal jobs to tackle in the kitchen garden.

British Garden Centres’ guide to touch and smell gardening to keep the kids entertained this summer

With families looking for more screen-free, hands-on activities, there is an easy summer holiday activity to turn the garden or even a windowsill into a touch and smell adventure for children. Think fuzzy leaves, minty fingers, the smell of fresh herbs on little hands, and a way to help build fine motor skills, vocabulary, and confidence through hands-on exploration.

How to keep your garden thriving in August: British Garden Centres’ guide to hot, dry days

With the school holidays bringing extra footfall and this summer’s run of heatwaves putting real pressure on water supplies, a little know-how goes a long way to keeping everything looking its best. Whatever this unpredictable British summer throws at your garden, British Garden Centres has the tips to help you make the most of it.

British Garden Centres’ top sun-loving houseplants for summer

While many households are drawing the blinds and hunting for shade indoors, there’s a whole category of houseplant that would happily sit in that same spot all summer. The team at British Garden Centres has put together its top picks for anyone with a sunny spot to fill.

British Garden Centres’ guide on how to turn any seating area into a sheltered outdoor room

With the UK experiencing an increasing frequency of heatwaves in recent summers, creating natural shade has become just as important as shelter from wind, giving gardeners a cooler, more comfortable spot to sit out even on the hottest days.

How to turn your garden into a butterfly haven, as the Big Butterfly Count returns this summer

This year’s Big Butterfly Count runs from Friday 17 July to Sunday 9 August. To help bring these beautiful, winged insects to your garden and ensure things can only get better for the UK’s wildlife, British Garden Centres has put together its favourite tips and plant picks for attracting butterflies to any outdoor space.

The art of sensory gardening and engaging the senses with British Garden Centres

Just a few well-chosen plants in a border, some pots by the back door, or even a single fragrant climber can be enough to start bringing a garden to life in this way. British Garden Centres has put together a guide to help you build a garden that engages every sense.

How to make your garden summer ready whilst you are on holiday

Whether you’re jetting off for a fortnight or simply away for a long weekend, British Garden Centres has everything you need to know to leave your garden in safe hands.

British Garden Centres’ top family garden activities to beat school holiday boredom

With six weeks of school holidays stretching ahead of them, parents up and down the country are once again searching for ways to get children away from screens and outdoors.

British Garden Centres’ guide to quick wins to transform your garden this summer

With gardens increasingly seen as an extension of the home, for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying time outdoors, many homeowners are looking for low-effort tasks that deliver big results, perfect for those short on time but not on ambition.

British Garden Centres’ guide to planting for sun, shade and everything in-between

Many new gardeners worry about sun-scorched patios, gloomy corners, or wind-lashed borders that never seem to thrive. The truth is that every spot has a plant that will love it; you need to match the right one to the right place.

Don’t let the heat win: British Garden Centres’ tips for keeping hanging baskets and pots blooming all summer

With the UK experiencing several heatwaves this year and hosepipe bans starting to take effect in the UK, taking care of your containers has never been more important to keep them thriving all summer long.

What furniture style are you this summer?

Rather than scrolling through page after page of products, the team of British Garden Centres has put together a quiz where all you need to do is answer a short set of questions about how you use your outdoor space and are instantly matched to one of six curated style profiles.

Get colour and structure all year round with British Garden Centres’ guide to evergreens

Most people don’t want a complicated garden. They want one that looks good whenever they glance out the window, not just in the summer, but in February too, when everything else has died down. That’s exactly what evergreen plants do.

Small gardens, big ideas – How to make the most of your outdoor space this summer

The team at British Garden Centres has put together some straightforward advice for anyone looking to get more out of a small plot this summer.

Enjoy a beautiful garden without the hard work with our low maintenance ideas

As part of its Make it Bloom campaign, British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, has put together some simple ideas that anyone can try to give their garden impact with little work, whatever their experience or the size of their outdoor space.

Local primary school children join retired homeowners for gardening activity at Riverside Gardens

A group of local primary school children joined Knaresborough Garden Centre and retired homeowners at Riverside Gardens for a morning of gardening and conversation

Libby and Phillippa Stubbs conquer Kilimanjaro

Libby and Phillippa have returned from Tanzania having successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of a 23-strong team of horticultural industry professionals raising money for Greenfingers Charity.

Get your lawn Wimbledon and World Cup ready this summer

It’s that time of year again when the strawberries are out, the flags are up. But spare a thought for the grass outside your back door because with a bit of love and the right know how, your lawn could look every bit as good as Centre Court or worthy of hosting the World Cup fina

How to style a sophisticated outdoor space with British Garden Centres

Whether it’s a compact balcony bistro set, a cosy courtyard corner or a full family dining space, a few thoughtful styling choices can transform tired patio furniture into a relaxed, inviting summer retreat.

British Garden Centres reveal the best plants to beat the heatwave

After one of the earliest and hottest heatwaves on record swept the UK in May, with temperatures hitting a sweltering 35.1°C, and the thermometer hitting up to 39 °C this week, British Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners to start thinking differently about what they plant.

From pitch to patio: How to build the ultimate World Cup ‘Home Fan Zone’ with British Garden Centres

To help hosts prepare for tournament season, the outdoor living experts at British Garden Centres have released a definitive guide to creating a stadium grade ‘Home Fan Zone.’

Sir David Attenborough inspires Woodley school children in gardening competition

Young gardeners from Woodley’s primary schools came together last week for the annual Year 1 School Tray Garden Competition. This year’s event marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a “Wildlife Gardens” theme.

British Garden Centres’ tips on choosing the right compost for a thriving garden

As more people across the UK discover the joy of gardening, whether planting their first container, refreshing a border, or nurturing a vegetable patch, understanding compost is one of the most important steps to grow healthy and thriving plants.

Grow the flower everyone loves with British Garden Centres’ guide to National Rose Awareness Week

National Rose Awareness Week runs from 15 to 21 June. Whether you’ve never grown one before or you’re looking to add to an existing collection, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about rose growing and care this summer.

Beat the bugs naturally with British Garden Centres’ guide to pest-free planting this summer

Pests are part of gardening; they always have been. But there’s a lot you can do to keep them under control without anything that harms your plants, your soil, or the insects you actually want around.

British Garden Centres’ no-nonsense guide to keeping your garden watered this summer

As part of its ‘Make It Bloom’ campaign, designed to inspire nationwide gardening confidence, the UK’s largest family-led garden centre group has put together this guide to planting the ultimate beginner border.

Instant colour, immediate impact: British Garden Centres brings patriotic planting to your outdoor space this World Cup summer

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off and 48 nations battling it out across North America, British Garden Centres has put together this guide on how you can get instant patriotic colour in your outdoor space this summer, no matter the team on which you are cheering.

British Garden Centres on why summer feeding makes all the difference

As part of its ‘Make it Bloom’ campaign, British Garden Centres has put together a straightforward guide for anyone who wants to do right by their garden this summer without wading through confusing labels and conflicting advice.

British Garden Centres’ no-nonsense guide to keeping your garden watered this summer

With long dry spells arriving earlier and lasting longer, it’s worth thinking about how you water, because a bit of care goes a long way when the ground is baked solid, and your plants are struggling.

How to get your garden ready for its best summer yet

It’s the most important time of year to get out there, get prepared for summer and also one of the most enjoyable. British Garden Centres shares its expert guide to getting your garden summer ready, from first cuts to first plantings.

Winning the war on weeds: British Garden Centres’ simple tips for a blooming garden this summer

Not everything that grows uninvited is worth panicking about. A weed is really just a plant in the wrong place, and most of them are pretty easy to spot.

Make it Bloom with British Garden Centres’ top houseplant picks you should be buying now

As part of its Make it Bloom campaign, British Garden Centres is celebrating the nation’s love of houseplants and making it easier than ever for everyone to find the right plant for their home and lifestyle..

British Garden Centres return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live as Theatre Sponsor

The event, an annual staple in the gardeners’ calendar, takes place at the Birmingham NEC from June 18th to 21st and promises a fun celebration of all things horticulture, innovative garden design, and expert advice.

Recreate the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at home with British Garden Centres

By now, you would have seen the coverage on TV of the horticultural spectacle that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. From beautiful, landscaped gardens to spectacular Floral Pavilion displays, Chelsea is a gardener’s dream, but you can also create the sought-after look at home.

British Garden Centres reaches 80th milestone with acquisition of St Bridget Nurseries

In a significant move for the brand, the historic site will be renamed Exeter Garden Centre, marking the 80th location to join the family.

National Children’s Gardening Week: How to get kids growing this half term

With half term just around the corner, British Garden Centres is calling on families to swap screens for soil and get growing this National Children’s Gardening Week (23rd to 31st May)

Growing green: British Garden Centres’ guide to an eco-friendly garden

With climate awareness at an all-time high and household budgets under pressure, more homeowners than ever are seeking sustainable, cost-effective ways to tend their gardens and outdoor spaces

Make your garden buzz for World Bee Day with British Garden Centres

This World Bee Day, if you’re wondering what you can actually do to help Britain’s bees, the answer is closer than you think. 

Your summer garden starts now: British Garden Centres guide on what flowers to plant and sow now

With May offering some of the best planting conditions of the year, as part of its ‘Make it Bloom’ campaign, British Garden Centres has put together a guide to the flowers, bulbs and seeds that will give gardens the most rewarding summer season.

How to grow your own cottage garden with British Garden Centres

You do not need a country estate, a lifetime of gardening experience or even a particularly big garden to grow a cottage garden. You just need a few of the right plants, a little know-how, and permission to embrace the glorious, traditional English charm.

British Garden Centres’ beginner’s guide to deadheading your plants

It takes a few minutes, costs nothing, and can keep your garden in full bloom well into autumn. This simple gardening habit makes a surprisingly big difference to your plants and outdoor space.

Transform your outdoor space into a garden paradise with British Garden Centres

Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, the experts at British Garden Centres, as part of their Make it Bloom campaign, have put together this guide to turn even the most modest patio into a sophisticated setting for summer socialising.

Get the look for your lifestyle with British Garden Centres

This season, British Garden Centres is shining a light on seven different styles of garden furniture, each one designed with a particular kind of outdoor life in mind. 

Why you need to leave the lawn alone this May

Every May, gardeners are asked to do something that goes against every gardening instinct they have, putting the mower away and leaving the lawn to get on with it

National Gardening Week: British Garden Centres’ guide to encourage wildlife and curiosity in the garden

As National Gardening Week (27th April – 3rd May) is upon us, British Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners to look beyond blooms and borders, embrace curiosity and focus on the vital role gardens play in supporting wildlife and biodiversity.

Make It Bloom this Spring with the perfect colourful planter

Spring is the perfect time to refresh outdoor spaces with a burst of colour, and as part of the Make It Bloom campaign, British Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners of all abilities to get creative with vibrant spring planters.

Get to know your garden: British Garden Centres shares simple tips to help gardens thrive

As part of its Make It Bloom campaign, the UK’s largest family‑owned garden centre group is sharing simple, confidence‑boosting advice to help gardeners make better planting choices by understanding light levels, garden direction and plant labels.

Spring gardening made Simple: British Garden Centres reveal beginner essentials

Spring is the perfect time to get growing, and British Garden Centres is helping beginners make a confident start with a simple checklist of must‑have gardening essentials.

Grantham Garden Centre opens its doors with ribbon cutting by Adam Frost

Grantham Garden Centre officially opened today (Friday 3rd April), marking an exciting new chapter for the site following its transformation by British Garden Centres.

British Garden Centres announces its 79th garden centre in Knaresborough

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Moorlands Nurseries, a much-loved, traditional garden centre with a proud heritage. Established in 1947, the site has remained family-run for generations and has built a strong reputation within the local community.

British Garden Centres shortlisted for National Business Charity Award for their partnership with Greenfingers Charity

The shortlist celebrates organisations that demonstrate meaningful, values‑led collaboration between business and charity.

British Garden Centres’ ultimate guide to start your spring gardening

Spring is the ideal time to start exploring gardening, whether you are starting your first garden or adding to an existing space.

British Garden Centres’ top cut flowers you can grow now

Forget expensive florist bouquets. With careful planning and a little effort, you can fill your home with stunning, garden grown cut flowers that rival those from the finest florists and at a fraction of the cost.

British Garden Centres launches ‘Make it Bloom’ spring Campaign to inspire a new generation of gardeners

Running from 16th March through the end of May 2026, ‘Make it Bloom’ will inspire and support every gardener, whether you’re nurturing your very first plant or tending a thriving outdoor retreat.

No garden? No problem: British Garden Centres guide on how to grow big in small spaces

Even if you have a small space, a balcony or a patio, you can make your garden your own. British Garden Centres has put together its top tips for small space gardening so everyone can have a piece of greenery in their lives, no matter the size of their plot.

British Garden Centres welcomes Alton Garden Centre to the family

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce that Alton Garden Centre in Wickford, Essex, has joined its family-owned group, marking the fifth centre to join the family in 2026 and bringing the company’s portfolio to 78 centres across the UK.

British Garden Centres’ essential guide to rescue your lawn this spring

Winter has left a mark on most gardens this year, especially with the wet start to the year we have had. But as the weather warms, the sun shines, and the soil warms up, spring is the best time for brilliant lawn rescue missions

Spring into action with British Garden Centres’ pruning and maintenance tasks you should be doing right now

The narrow window between late February and early April is the most important period of the entire gardening year, with buds swelling and plants waking up from winter dormancy.

From one family to another as British Garden Centres welcomes Millbrook sites to the group

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce the acquisition of Millbrook Garden Centre’s Staplehurst and Gravesend sites, bringing two of Kent’s most popular garden destinations into the BGC family and its portfolio to 77 sites.

Pantone’s Cloud Dancer: How to bring the 2026 colour trend to your garden

Cloud Dancer’s gentle warmth makes it the perfect shade for peaceful gardens. Here are our top recommendations on how to weave this calming shade through borders, containers, and seasonal displays from spring to summer.

How to give your houseplants a fresh start this spring

As the growing season gets underway, now is a good time to take a closer look at your houseplants. After a winter spent indoors, many will have quietly outgrown their pots, and a little repotting could be all it takes to get them thriving again.

Inspire young gardeners this spring with British Garden Centres as they team up with Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, releasing in cinemas March 6

British Garden Centres is working in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers” to get families gardening this spring. The collaboration will inspire young gardeners through hands-on outdoor activities and wildlife friendly planting.

Wave goodbye to winter blooms by planting these spring stars in your garden

As February draws to a close, homeowners bid farewell to the hardy winter flowering plants that have brightened their gardens through the coldest months and welcome an exciting array of spring blooms.

British Garden Centres meet with MP Priti Patel to highlight mounting financial pressures facing the horticultural sector

Last month, Stanway Garden Centre in Essex, part of British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, hosted The Rt Hon Dame Priti Patel MP alongside Amy Stubbs, Managing Director of British Garden Centres.

Kick start your veg patch: What to plant this February and March

Whether you’ve been growing your own for years or you’re just starting, the next few weeks are ideal for setting yourself up with a garden that’ll keep you in fresh vegetables all season long.

How to help birds thrive this National Nestbox Week

With Britain a nation of bird lovers, National Nestbox Week (14th to 21st February) highlights the growing challenge facing our feathered friends who are increasingly short of nesting holes in urban environments.

Spring into Summer: British Garden Centres’ guide to the summer bulbs to plant now

With soil temperatures beginning to rise and the risk of hard frosts diminishing, the coming weeks present perfect conditions for getting bulbs into the ground, setting the stage for a spectacular summer display from June through September.

Simple gardening ideas to boost children’s wellbeing at home

As Children’s Mental Health Week (9th- 15th February) approaches, families are being encouraged to turn to gardening at home as a simple, screen-free way to boost children’s mood, confidence and resilience.

British Garden Centres guide on how to love and support British wildlife during the coldest months

As temperatures drop and natural food sources become scarce, gardeners can help wildlife through winter, as native species face tough conditions during the coldest season.

2026 growth continues for British Garden Centres as it takes on Downtown Garden Centre

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham. This move continues the group’s dynamic start to 2026 and extends its national portfolio to 75 centres across the UK.

Turn your Big Garden Birdwatch into year round bird care with British Garden Centres

As thousands across the UK completed their Big Garden Birdwatch counts, British Garden Centres is encouraging participants not to let their bird-watching efforts end with the weekend.

Give a sustainable gift that grows with British Garden Centres’ top plant picks

Thoughtful gifting is evolving, with more people choosing plants over cut flowers, buying living gifts that can last months or even years rather than just a few days.

Get ahead of the growing season as British Garden Centres reveal what to sow and plant in January

While most of us are still hibernating indoors, British Garden Centres’ gardening experts are encouraging gardeners to start sowing and planning now for a vibrant spring and summer garden.

Add a splash of winter colour to your garden with British Garden Centres

January may be cold and quiet, but your garden doesn’t have to be. Even at this time of year, there’s plenty of life waiting to burst through the frost.

British Garden Centres’ guide to beat the January blues with the power of gardening

From tending houseplants by a cosy windowsill to braving the garden for a quick tidy-up, plants offer immediate relief for mind and body.

Give your plants an MOT for National Houseplant Week

As the January chill sets in and days feel shorter, British Garden Centres urges houseplant owners across the UK to give their indoor green companions a check-up at home during National Houseplant Week

British Garden Centres welcomes Dronfield Garden Centre as its 74th site following Ferndale acquisition

The centre officially joined the group in early January and will now trade as Dronfield Garden Centre, bringing the group’s total number of sites to 74 and marking another significant step in the company’s ambitious growth across the UK.

Colour, calm and conscious choices: British Garden Centres’ 2026 gardening trends

Gardens across the UK are set to be more popular than ever in 2026, as people look for outdoor spaces that are beautiful, low-maintenance, and good for their wellbeing.

Market Weighton home crowned winner in British Garden Centres’ “Light Up Your House” competition

The festive spectacular belongs to local resident and Macmillan fundraiser Sheila Turner, who entered through Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe.

Refurbished Gardener’s Retreat restaurants reopen at Paddock Wood and Langlands Garden Centre

Paddock Wood and Langlands Garden Centre are excited to announce that they have opened their refreshed Gardener’s Retreat restaurants on 15th December, featuring a refurbished look, brand new menu, and traditional carvery.

British Garden Centres’ guide to tablescaping for Christmas

While the tree always takes centre stage, this year the focus is shifting towards the dining table, a place to gather, share delicious food, and make lasting memories.