Hints and tips for keeping your houseplants happy Most of us know that our garden plants need some attention in winter but totally neglect our houseplants thinking that as their situation is more or...

How having a Christmas tree in the bedroom can lead to a better night's sleep After what’s been a difficult year for Brits, many are looking forward to what Christmas 2021 has to offer. For the...

Well, November is seeing itself out with windy weather & blustery showers spreading across the country. As we get into December the weather is turning a little more unsettled with rain and strong...

No space doesn't mean no decorations We all imagine a lavishly decorated home at Christmas with a huge full-size tree dripping with ornaments, table decorations, arrangements on the mantlepiece...

Small Christmas trees can look as stunning as a huge showstopper Living in a confined space doesn’t mean you can’t have a spectacularly decorated Christmas tree. A 3ft or 4ft tree can still look...

Well, the last week of October has seen some heavy rain & gales especially over the north & west & I would like to say that November is going to be better but, unfortunately the long range forecast...

Contemporary or traditional; we have it all Christmas 2021 looks like being as challenging as 2020 albeit in a different way, in 2020 gatherings were banned but at least this year we can meet and...

A good quality, realistic artificial tree can really enhance ChristmasWe have a wide choice of Artificial Christmas Trees in a variety of sizes & price brackets to suit every pocket, but how do you...

Glamourise your Christmas dinner table with a spectacular centrepieceCreating a stunning Christmas dinner table is easy with our instructions and video. We have made the centrepiece with artificial...

Don't know what colours go together? Follow our guide for a stylish treeWhen it comes to decorating Christmas trees anything goes, it is all a matter of personal taste, so if someone doesn’t like your...

Recreate the forest with this life-like Weeping Spruce Christmas treeThis Weeping Spruce Christmas tree, from The National Tree Company, has been stocked by us for several years and no matter how many...

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...

Cranberries are essential for Christmas lunch and so easy to growCranberries are one of the staples of a Christmas lunch and the Thanksgiving dinner in the United States; homemade sauce is so much...

These little tasty bites make a delicious starter or appetiser at a partyThese heavenly little bite sized morsels make a fantastic appetiser to nibble on while you are waiting for the main dish to...

Do carrots a little bit differently this ChristmasElevate the humble carrot from the mundane to the absolutely fantastic with the addition of some butter, sugar and spices. Ingredients:1.5kg Chantenay...

Follow our tips for buying your perfect Christmas tree There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree and for all the traditionalists there really is no contest as regards real v...

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...

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...

Cook this traditional Christmas favourite outdoors on the BBQThis Christmas staple roast ham is really easily elevated to a higher plane just by smothering in a glaze and cooking on the barbecue. Once...

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...

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...

Follow our guide to achieve the perfect bushy artificial Christmas treeTo get your artificial Christmas tree looking its absolute best it needs all the branches to be pulled up and any gaps covered...

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...

Make life a lot easier by taking a couple of extra minutes to store lights correctly Georgetown Fir artificial Christmas tree (pictured above) available pre-lit and unlit Storing your Christmas lights...

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...

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...

Cut the cost of Christmas and hang a hand-made lit star in the windowA lighted star made from twigs makes a really lovely Christmas decoration, especially hung in a window, and what’s more can be made...

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...

The Christmas film has become a vital part of Christmas for most of us. Whether we’re happy and want to celebrate it with our family, or we’re a tad depressed and deflated by the whole anti-climax of...