Step into Spring with British Garden Centres

Spring’s here and we couldn’t be more excited! From blooming beautiful planters to bold, modern furniture, there’s so many ways you can transform your garden this spring. Keep reading to get inspired with creative projects, learn new gardening techniques, and discover some of our favourite new products….

Create a spring planter

Let your creativity loose and create a stunning spring arrangement…

There’s nothing quite like a colourful spring planter or hanging basket to brighten up your decking, patio or balcony.

For the most eye-catching display, try and use both texture and colour in your arrangement.

Grasses, ivy and ferns create a perfect backdrop to heighten the impact of colourful spring bedding like daffodils, tulips, violas and muscari.

Whether you prefer a minimalist display or a vibrant kaleidoscope of colour, there’s no right or wrong way to make a spring planter – the most important thing is to get creative and have fun!

Here’s our step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful spring planter:

Make your own planted arrangement…

 

Transplanting Trowel

Kent & Stowe

£9.99

Low Honey Planter

Stewart Garden

£18.99

Watering Can 4.5L

Smart Garden

£10.00

Patio Trough 50cm

Stewart Garden

£7.49

Understanding Plant Feeds 

Spring is when plants and flowers wake up from their winter rest, ready to soak up some sunshine and start growing again.

But just like us after a long sleep, they need a little nourishment to get going!

Feeding your plants regularly is particularly important for flowering and fruiting plants as this requires a huge amount of energy.

As you probably know, plant food is available in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but this can mean it’s a bit confusing knowing which is the best type for your garden.

Thankfully, we’ve put together a list of the most common types of plant feeds, and what they’re best for…

Pick your plant feed…

2-in-1 Seaweed Plant Food 1L

Miracle-Gro

£6.99

All Purpose Plant Granules 1.65kg

Westland

£6.99

Ericaceous Liquid Feed 1L

Westland

£6.00

Performance Organic Granules 1kg

Miracle-Gro

£8.99

Our top spring lawn tips

Want a lawn you can be proud of?

With a bit of extra care and attention this spring, you can make a real difference to the overall health and appearance of your lawn come summer.

As with most things in the garden, little and often is the best approach when it comes to looking after your lawn.

As well as the obvious mowing, regularly weeding, raking and aerating your grass is a great habit to get into.

Here’s the rest of our top lawn care tips for spring…

Shop lawn care online…

SafeLawn Natural Feed 80m2

Westland

£9.99

Fast Green Liquid 100m2

Miracle-Gro

£11.99

EasiGlide 360 Hover Mower

Flymo

£139.99

48V Cordless Lawnmower

Greenworks

£259.99

Protecting your plants this spring

While the sun can feel lovely and warm in the day, overnight frosts can continue well into May…

Frost can severely damage and even kill tender plants, so it’s important to keep them protected throughout spring.

Here’s our top tips for how to make sure your plants make it through to summer…

 

Stock up online…

Plant Warming Fleece 1.5x10m

Smart Garden

£7.99

GroZone Fleece Tunnel 3m

Smart Garden

£19.99

4 Tier Tomato Grow House

Gardener’s Grove

£25.00

Large Bell Cloche with vent

Smart Garden

£3.99

Garden furniture

With the days warming up and the nights drawing out, spring is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new set of garden furniture ☀️

From stunning sofa sets to trendy bistros, we’ve got a huge range of garden furniture, in all manner of shapes, sizes and styles.

You can explore our full collection online, or visit your local British Garden Centre to see select sets in person.

Browse our furniture range by category below…

Bistro sets

Bistro sets are perfect for smaller spaces like patios or balconies. With two chairs and a table, they’re a really versatile choice, great for relaxing with a coffee and the paper or enjoying a meal outside with a loved one. Whether you prefer classic rattan weave, beautiful natural wood, or modern aluminium, we’ve got a wide range of bistro sets to suit every type of garden.

Four seat sets

The perfect place to dine al fresco with your family. We’ve got a wide range of four seat dining sets, from the beautiful Everley Deluxe with 2.5m parasol to the ultra contemporary Leighton Four Seat with its eye-catching, chunky rattan weave.

Corner sets

Stylish, comfy, versatile – corner furniture sets offer the best of everything. Whether you’re looking for a laidback lounge set for relaxed drinks with friends, or a comfortable dining set for family meals, there’s a corner set for everyone…

Sofa sets

Sofa sets bring elegance to any outdoor space. Super comfortable and extremely stylish, they’re the perfect choice for those who like a more relaxed outdoor furniture option. We’ve got sofa sets in a range of beautiful materials, from all-weather weave to contemporary aluminium.