Gardening Advice & Blogs

Caring for your lawn and landscape – a year-round calendar

Keep your grass lush and your garden structured all year round. Discover our monthly lawn care calendar, packed with expert tips and hard landscaping inspiration- from premium paving to decorative ...

Summer Bedding Plants: Your Complete Guide to Vibrant, Long-Lasting Displays

Everything you need to know about summer bedding plants: when to plant, how to care for them, top varieties and expert tips for vibrant displays that last all season. Visit Hambrooks Garden Centre,...

White vinegar in the home and garden: practical uses that make sense

Discover practical ways to use high strength white vinegar around the home and garden, from paths and patios to laundry and limescale. Clear advice and everyday tips.

Camellias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas: Planting and Care for Spring Showstoppers

Camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas flower beautifully - here's everything gardeners need to know about caring for these stunning spring shrubs.

Nuts about berries!

March is the time to plant strawberries or blueberries and get your raspberries, currants and blackberries ready. Our practical guide covers everything you need for a brilliant soft fruit season.

Tips for Sowing Seeds Indoors

Discover friendly tips for sowing seeds indoors in Hampshire, UK - including the best seeds to start, common mistakes and how to grow strong seedlings.

What to Plant in February: Expert Gardening Advice from Your Local Garden Centre

Winter planting tips for February. Discover witch hazel, the perfect shrub to plant now for colour, scent and year-round garden interest.

Pruning Calendar: what to do each month in your garden

Discover what to prune and plant each month here in Britain. Keep your garden healthy, productive, and wildlife-friendly all year.

Your Garden in January

Key January garden jobs for gardeners here in Hampshire (UK): pruning fruit trees, preparing beds, protecting plants and supporting winter wildlife.

February in your Garden

Late-winter gardening guide for gardens in the south of England: pruning, early sowing, soil prep and fruit care as the garden shifts towards spring.