Spring bedding plants for containers and hanging baskets

Spring bedding plants for containers and hanging baskets

Annual bedding plants are a simple way to add instant colour to a dull backyard or to provide a focal point in the garden. Spring is the time to start looking at our containers and begin to get our outdoor space ready to welcome family and friends.

How do I grow dahlias?

How do I grow dahlias?

Dahlias suit any gardening style, tropical, romantic or cottage garden Whatever your style of gardening there is a dahlia that will fit the bill. There are huge cactus dahlias in...

How do I care for my roses in April?

How do I care for my roses in April?

Give your roses a little bit of care in April and they will bloom beautifully for the rest of the season. Even if you only have a small backyard you can still grow roses in a large container, they just need a little bit of extra care.

How do I plant up a strawberry hanging basket?

How do I plant up a strawberry hanging basket?

Many of us don't have any garden space but most of us can put out a hanging basket so why not ditch the traditional bedding plants and opt for sweet juicy strawberries.

How To Create Interest In The Winter Garden

How To Create Interest In The Winter Garden

If there isn't much of interest in your winter garden then this blog can give you a few pointers about what can be achieved to enhance your outdoor space over the winter months.

How To Create An Indoor Planted Arrangement

How To Create An Indoor Planted Arrangement

Not all of us have an outdoor area so enhancing our indoor space is just as important as having a beautiful outdoor space. Filling your home with houseplants is a great way to engage with nature all year round.

How To Create Colourful Containers

How To Create Colourful Containers

If you just have a backyard and no growing space then creating the right atmosphere has to depend upon growing plants in containers. Containers allow you to give the plant exactly what it needs. If you have an alkaline soil and love rhododendrons and azaleas then growing in containers is the answer. Here we give you some tips for keeping your containers in tiptop condition.

How To 'Fly The Flag' For Beautiful Summer Bedding

How To 'Fly The Flag' For Beautiful Summer Bedding

If you love your summer bedding plants why not consider a patriotic red, white and blue colour scheme. This blog gives you ideas of what to plant in the three colours. Shop the look in the Outdoor Plant department here in store.