
How To Choose Your Essential Barbecue Accessories
If you are just starting out on your BBQ journey you will need a range of accessories, but the amount of BBQ accessories on the market is staggering so this guide will take you through the essentials. Once your grilling confidence grows and the range of dishes you can master improves then you can start to build up a collection of specialist bits of kit.

How To Choose The Fuel And Accessories Needed To Light The Charcoal BBQ
Barbecuing has become the most popular outdoor pastime and this blog takes you through everything you need to easily start your charcoal grill. We regularly hold BBQ masterclasses here in store to help you increase your grilling repertoire away from the usual bangers and burgers; see the Events page for more information.

How To Care For Alpines
If you only have a small outdoor space then growing alpines means you can pack more plants into your space and this blog gives you tips on how to grow these little gems. Even broken pots can be utilised and formed into an arrangement.

How To Choose The Correct Weed Killer
This blog helps you choose the correct weed killer for your particular situation. Most weed killers are now environmentally friendly, however the only guaranteed wildlife friendly weed killer is to hand weed and compost the non-invasive species.

How To Choose Which Raspberries To Grow For The Longest Cropping Season
Raspberries are one of those fruits which are fairly expensive in the supermarket so it makes sense to grow your own. This guide gives you a range of varieties which, if combined, can give you raspberries from early summer through to autumn.

How To Grow A Garden Full Of Carefree Campanulas
Campanulas come in all sizes and this blog gives you tips on how to grow these incredibly versatile plants. They come in shades of blue, lilac, pink and white so there is sure to be one to suit your garden style.

How To Cover Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture
Our outdoor garden furniture is fully weatherproof and can be left outdoors all year round uncovered however it will look pristine for longer if you cover it over the winter. This prevents debris collecting in the crevices which could encourage the growth of moulds.

How To Get Rid Of Tough Weeds
Pernicious weeds are extremely difficult to get rid of and even though you think they have disappeared they have a tendency to reappear. This blog gives you some solutions to the problem, however they may need repeating several times.

How To Get Rid Of Aphids
Aphids are the bane of every gardener's life, seriously weakening plants, so here are several methods you can use to rid yourself of these common garden pests.

Zesty Treats
Wish you could capture you Mediterranean holiday feeling? Growing citrus fruits and using them in your cooking and cocktails keeps the sun in your life for longer.

How To Choose Plants For Shade
Most of us have a problem area in the garden and that's usually a shady spot, under the eaves of the house, under trees or in the shadow of a boundary. This blog gives you plenty of ideas to inject some colour into these areas.