Gardening Advice & Blogs

What to plant in August – Hydrangea and Hibiscus

Two of our August garden plant favourites are Hydrangea and Hibiscus: both can be planted now to give extra zing to your outdoor space.  Here are the reasons we'll be planting one of each this month.

Tips for encouraging wildlife into your garden

Having wildlife visit your garden regularly is a sign that you have a healthy, well-balanced micro-environment. This means your garden can help to do its own pest control!  Here are our seven top t...

Hambrooks’ guide to Rose varieties

Many home gardeners think roses are ‘difficult’ but we disagree! It’s simply about understanding which rose will suit your plot and how to look after it. Here's our quick guide for anyone who wants...

Fathers' Day Gift Ideas

Fathers’ Day is just a few days away now so we asked some of the gents in the Garden Centre team what they would like as a gift, in case it helps inspire you.

Top Tips for Conifers

What to plant in April

April is a great time to sow your summer bedding plants.

General tips on sowing seeds

Every seed will have particular requirements so do check the packet for specific details.  However, here are a few general guidelines to help your seeds get off to the best start. Water the compos...

Time to sow seeds!

January is a great time to plan your garden for the coming year.  You can reflect on what grew well during the last year and think about any planting gaps that need filling.  It is one of life’s li...

What (not) to plant in December

We have to be honest, December isn’t a great time for planting much in the ground as it’s often too cold and certainly there’s not much daylight around for anything to get established.  Anything th...

What to sow in November - broad beans

Arguably, sowing seeds at this time of year can get you a head start on next spring.  However, the reality is that – unless you have somewhere frost-free to keep your tender, newly-sprouted seedlin...