Try & get into the garden when the weather is dry, it is a good time for pruning, & any bendy stems from dogwoods or hazel can be used as a base for a homemade wreath which can be decorated with...

Visit the Hayes Christmas display and loose yourself in a magical wonderland Our Christmas spectacular here in the store at Ambleside, in the gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Lake District, looks like...

There's nothing like seeing in real life before making your choice This blog will show all the trees we have currently on display on the shop floor, we will endeavour to keep it up to date but as the...

STORE OPEN 7 DAYS; MONDAY - SATURDAY 09:00 - 5:30, SUNDAY 10:00 - 5:00 In this blog we will post a selection of plants and displays which are looking good and in season. The blog will change regularly...

Create an eye-catching focal point for your living room over ChristmasChristmas is the time when you can really let your artistic flair come to the fore, and here at Hayes Garden World we always have...

Cook a moist, delicious turkey crown outside on the barbecueIngredients:turkey breast joint (turkey crown); bonelessdry cured streaky baconcranberry sauceRub the turkey with the BBQ rub then cover...

Perk up the sage and onion stuffing and cook it on the BBQStuffing the turkey cavity increases the cooking time and the chances of the centre not being thoroughly cooked, but these stuffing meatballs...

Light, fluffy, rosemary and garlic roast potatoes with a crispy outsideRoasted potatoes on the BBQ are so easy to do; here Richard Holden and Ian Hodgett, from The Barbecue Shop here in store, show...

Cut the stress of Christmas and leave time to enjoy the festivitiesWe all know how expensive and stressful Christmas can be so any opportunity to save a couple of pounds and cut down on the workload...

Decorating for Christmas on a budget is easy from your own gardenDecorating your home at Christmas can cost a fortune but if you grow your decorations you can achieve a stunning natural style for...

A budget Christmas is easy to achieve with a cool muted colour palette Tree pictured above is a Vienna Fir Bright, brash Christmas decorations such as cerise pink, bright turquoise, orange and purple...

Follow our tips for buying your perfect Christmas tree Now in store Potted Christmas trees are in store from October with the cut trees coming in around the middle of November. If you are making a...

Use your fruit bowl to make a stunning natural arrangementA stunning Christmas centrepiece can be quite easily and cheaply made using just household items, a church candle and fresh and dried...

Who doesn't love the warm glow of festive lights on a cold, dark winter's evening Image above: LED snowball lights, glass icicles, crystallised branches, white frosted leaf garland, snowy pine...

Even the most avid sprout hater will be wowed by these tasty BrusselsThis recipe is so delicious it will win over any Brussels sprout haters. Gone are the days of hard, bitter sprouts that you have to...

Putting enough lights on your tree can make it a stunning showpieceRidgedale Infinity tree, detail (pictured above)

Make your own natural, rustic Christmas decorations by drying fruitChristmas is an expensive time of year so why not save some money by making your own decorations; drying your own fruit is really...

Slow cook a winter warming stew on the BBQ for a no-fuss dinnerIngredients:1kg braising steak2 sticks celery; finely diced1 large onion; roughly chopped2 medium carrots; cut into 1” pieces1 bouquet...

Easily and slowly cook this delicious winter warmer on the barbecueIngredients:1kg braising steak1tbsp rapeseed oil3 medium onions; cut into chunks3 garlic cloves; crushed2tbsp hot smoked paprika1tbsp...

No space for a Christmas tree? Decorate a garland insteadMake a focal point over the fireplace, run one down the centre of the dining table or wind one around the bannister. Achieving a stylish...

Making your own Advent Ring is easy, fun and can be cheapAll you need to do is make a fresh wreath and add 4 candles. Once you know how, they are really easy to make and can be made for just a couple...

Pre-lit Frosted Dover Blue SpruceFollow our troubleshooting guide to solving your lighting problemsThe whole tree won’t light:Check the fuse in the plugFaulty transformer; we will replace this under...

Cheap and easy salt dough Christmas decorations are fun to make with kidsSalt dough Christmas decorations are really easy and cheap to make and will keep the children occupied for ages. A personalised...

Keep the smell of hot fat outside and cook Christmas dinner on the BBQCrisp, crunchy roast potatoes with a fluffy inside are one of the pleasures of the Christmas dinner and cooking them on the...

A BBQ is not just for summer; cook a juicy tasty Christmas turkey outsideYou don’t need a high end BBQ to cook the Christmas turkey outside. Richard Holden and Ian Hodgett, from The Barbecue Shop here...

Fire up the BBQ in winter to cook plum pudding and brandy sauceWhy not put your GBS (Gourmet Barbecue System) wok with steamer to good use in winter by cooking your Christmas pudding on the BBQ. We...

Lights are one of the essentials of Christmas and can be used in many situations Content provided by Kaemingk Lumineo Lighting How economical is LED Christmas lighting? LED Christmas lights are 5 to...

A large tree can take huge, quirky decorations Large trees look absolutely stunning and you can more easily achieve the ‘wow’ factor with a large tree than you can with a smaller tree. A large tree in...

Save space in your oven and cook the Christmas dinner outside on the BBQLittle sausages wrapped in bacon are an absolute must to accompany the Christmas turkey, and home-made are so much more...

Acheive a stylish, sophisticated tree in a few easy stepsNow you have chosen the tree and put on the lights it’s time to decorate. The rule with Christmas tree decorating is: there are no rules. You...