Blog – tagged "containers" – Page 2

May 7, 2024

Do I need raised beds?

If you love a symmetrical tidy garden or have mobility issues then raised beds are definitely the way forward. This blog will take you through the pros and cons of constructing raised beds.

April 1, 2024

How to grow blueberries

Blueberries are easy to grow in containers, so you don't even need a garden. They are bursting with goodness and delicious on your morning cereal or oats, in yogurt and on pancakes with maple syrup.

March 31, 2024

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...

March 12, 2024

12 Reasons to grow a tree

Trees are crucial in the fight against climate change and many of us are capable of growing one, even in a small space. This blog gives you 12 good reasons to grow your own tree.

July 2, 2023

May is that wonderful time of the year when the garden is just about to burst into glorious bloom. This article sets out all those tasks you need to do to achieve floriferous results. Don't forget to watch Chelsea Flower Show coverage on TV to get bags of inspiration and serious plant envy!

May 21, 2023

How do I plant dahlia tubers?

Dahlias are one of the stars of the late summer, early autumn border and are so generous, just keep on picking and they will keep on flowering. Pop vases full of blooms around the house. There are sizes to suit every palette from the small single flowered varieties to the huge showy cactus blooms.

May 21, 2023

March tasks in the garden

Finally after a long winter March arrives and with it the promise of spring. The garden has started to bloom, the days are longer and the temperatures are climbing so it's time to get into the garden and start sowing seed preparing the veg beds and filling gaps in the borders.

May 21, 2023

How to care for 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.

May 21, 2023

Best 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.

March 11, 2023

Gardening with kids; how to make nature fun

This blog gives you some ideas of what to do outdoors to get kids engaged with nature and away from their devices. You don't need a garden or even a backyard just access to some greenspace.

September 10, 2018

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.

February 7, 2017

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.

October 11, 2016

How To Grow Bedding Pansies And Violas

Pansies and violas are the mainstay of the winter containers and hanging baskets and with a little care you can have them flowering over a long period.

April 17, 2013

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.

May 23, 2012

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.

February 10, 2011

How To Garden With Containers

Not everyone if fortunate enough to have a large garden space but even if you only have a small backyard you can still have a beautiful space in which to unwind and chill out.