With warm, dry weather and a hosepipe ban still in place, watering needs to be careful and efficient. Deep, infrequent watering helps plants develop strong roots and cope better with late‑summer heat. Best times to water: Early morning (6–8am) Early evening (7–9pm) Priority areas: Containers and hanging baskets Newly planted shrubs and perennials Tomatoes, courgettes … Read more

Late summer is a great time to tidy borders and encourage fresh growth. Many perennials and shrubs are still producing new shoots, and a little attention now keeps displays going well into early autumn. Roses: Remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush. Dahlias: Regular deadheading keeps flowers coming until the first frost. Geraniums: Pinch … Read more

Spring is the moment your lawn properly wakes up, and a bit of early care sets it up for the whole year.  Here are some handy tips to get you on your way to a lush and healthy green lawn. MOW – give the lawn its first light mow once growth starts in early to mid-March, keeping … Read more

Did you know? We’ve got an enviable new range of houseplants for Summer 2025 – dive into our dedicated houseplant room, we’ve got the dreamiest air-purifying plants, brilliant bonsai, quirky carnivorous plants, cool cacti and succulents, terrific terrarium plants, glorious flowering exotics, the ancient charm of ferns, anything from the rare and unusual, to all … Read more

Mix it up, with the satisfyingly informal and breezy ‘Prairie Style’ Get in the mix, planting up an area prairie style. Create drifts of late-flowering perennials and feathery grasses in groups of 3 or more plants, to generate an airy, almost translucent layering effect – a dreamy space to enjoy. The loose, romantic and informal … Read more

Are you planning a Wedding in 2025?   High-quality faux blooms are right on trend, and we’ve got a suitably resplendent, NEW collection of hyper-realistic silk roses, peonies, eucalyptuses, freesia, cherry blossoms, plus poppies, daisies and an overflowing selection of whimsical, wildflower meadow-inspired items in our ‘boho’ silk flower collection.   Owing to wedding floristry trends for … Read more

February is a month of giving sweet sentiments. Enter Sarcococca confusa, or Sweet Box – a lush, glossy evergreen that’s happy to fill a gap in the border, with enticingly sweet, fragrant, creamy white flowers in winter. You will smell the ‘sweets’ on the air before you know where the scent is originating from, since … Read more

look no further for the perfect garden décor We have an eclectic new range of giftware in store – rusty garden sculptures, unique landscaping pieces, hanging bird feeders and charms, plant pots, ornaments and garden gifts to bring a smile to your (green) face.  Elevate your space with our unusual garden art and decorations.

Caring for birds any time of year is a rewarding hobby It is especially important during the harsh winter months when food can be scarce for garden birds.  We have plenty of high energy foods in our shop that can make all the difference, plus a range of easy-to-clean polycarbonate feeders.  We stock suet balls, … Read more

Have a leaf through our new houseplant emporium It’s positively heaving with new beauties including glass botanics, bonsai, succulents, exotics like the stripy stemmed Alocasia and big heart-shaped leaves of Philodendron – a fabulous range of foliage, large and small, to make your indoor garden magnificent.