Blog – Page 13 – Hayes Garden World

March 7, 2019

Technology versus Natural Environment

Use technology to make the outdoors more fun With the natural environment under pressure like never before, it’s important to strike a balance between the necessity of technology and the...

March 5, 2019

How do we engage children with the outdoor environment?

Sometimes it can be difficult to prise children away from their devices so this blog gives you some ideas on what you can do to engage kids with the outdoors.

February 11, 2019

Gardening and nature apps for children

This blog gives you a list of age appropriate apps designed to get your kids outdoors into the countryside without completely giving up their devices.

February 11, 2019

Rainy day garden and nature activities for children

Don't let the rain stop you getting out and having fun A rain shower need not stop you getting outside for some fresh air, after all jumping into puddles need not...

February 8, 2019

Winter gardening with kids

Winter doesn't mean you have to vegetate; wrap up or garden indoors Just because its winter doesn’t mean that you and your little ones are confined indoors; all you need...

February 8, 2019

How to repot houseplants

Happy, healthy houseplants just need the right growing medium Houseplants vary in their requirements for survival so when it comes to potting compost there is no method which fits all;...

February 7, 2019

This blog gives you a good range of plants chosen to get your kids interested in getting outdoors and growing some of their own fruit, vegetables and flowers. They are all easy to grow and reliable if they receive a little neglect.

January 23, 2019

World Of Pets

*Please note that we have ceased stocking live animals, fish and fish sundries* Our World of Pets department here at Hayes has had a huge makeover! We carry a wide...

January 22, 2019

How To Grow Currants; Black, Red And White

Blackcurrants are easy to grow, versatile and full of vitamin C Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) are native in northern Asia and central and northern Europe whereas redcurrants (Ribes rubrum) are common...

January 22, 2019

How To Grow Gooseberries

Gooseberries are delicious, easy to grow and full of vitamin C Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) are one of the easiest fruits to grow requiring very little maintenance, the major problem is...

January 21, 2019

What Do I Do When My Spring Bulbs Have Finished Flowering?

Have a superb show of bulbs in Spring by caring for last years bulbs Spring bulbs can finish flowering anytime between March and May. Do not cut the foliage off,...

January 21, 2019

How To Grow Remarkable Rhubarb

Make space in your garden for a crown of healthy, versatile rhubarb Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) has been used in Chinese traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only became popular...

January 20, 2019

Heavenly Hellebores

This blog tells you how to grow these spring beauties and gives you some idea of the best varieties to grow. Once you have several varieties they will cross-pollinate and you will end up with your very own unique varieties.

January 20, 2019

Spring Stunners

Magnolias Try to find room in your garden for some of the more blowsy bloomers of the spring. The fantastic blooms of Magnolias are showy yet classy and give an...

January 20, 2019

How To Grow Wonderful Wallflowers

Wallflowers create a vibrant, highly scented spring display Biennial wallflowers (Erysimum cheiri) are wonderful for a spring display; easy to grow and smell delicious. Although classed as biennials they are...

January 20, 2019

Grow Viburnum For Winter Scent And Colour

This blog takes you through the positive aspects of growing viburnum for interest in the winter season when there is little else in the garden. it's versatility lends it to filling gaps in the herbaceous border or forming part of a mixed evergreen hedge.