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Dahlia Beach X Malvern Spring Show

For this year's Malvern Spring Show, our friend Andie from Dahlia Beach was asked to dress and decorate the iconic RHS letters. With excitement, Andie jumped at the opportunity, however, soon realised she was going to need a LOT of plants!

How to grow fruit on your balcony

Imagine picking and eating your own fresh fruit straight from your balcony garden. It’s perfectly possible to do – many fruit trees and bushes grow well in pots and look beautiful and taste delicious. Here’s how to grow your own fruit on your balcony.

What to sow in the kitchen garden in May

If you are wondering what to sow in the kitchen garden in May, which is a time of year when there is so much to do in the garden, we have got you covered! Sometimes this time of year can feel a bit overwhelming with lots of jobs to do and seeds to sow, plants to pot on, harden off and plant out but keeping a list of jobs to do and ticking them off as you go along can be helpful.

15 gardening tips for May

May’s such a beautiful month for gardening, with warm spring weather and plants bursting into bloom. Read our 15 gardening tips for May. May’s a beautiful month to get out into the garden, with spring in full bloom and everything bursting back into life.

Feed your houseplants

Time to feed your houseplants, so get prepared with everything you need to make sure your houseplants are ready for the boost to burst into active growth throughout late spring and the summer months. Many houseplants need less water and no feeding over the colder months of the year, but as soon as the weather heats up, you'll know it's time to start watering more and feeding your plants. This will help to keep them healthy.

7 top garden tips for the Bank Holiday weekend

Make the most of this Bank holiday! Spend a couple of hours in your garden now and you’ll reap the rewards in the coming months, with beds filled with flowers and huge harvests in the veg plot. We’ve put together our top tips on how to get your garden into shape for the summer. Check out our bank holiday gardening tips down below!

7 top garden tips for the Bank Holiday weekend

Prune Summer Blooming Shrubs

Knowing when to prune summer blooming shrubs is essential to ensure your shrubs thrive and flower just when they should. Pruning helps with the health and longevity of the shrub and helps prevent pests and diseases as well. Knowing the correct times to prune shrubs throughout the year can help keep your garden looking good and thriving.

How to grow a grapevine

This how-to grow a grapevine guide will help you grow your own thriving vine and harvest a satisfying crop of grapes. You might even be able to make your own wine. Growing grapevines has become more prevalent in recent years, and with just a few tips, such as what soil they prefer and how to care for them, you’ll be well on your way to harvesting your first bunches of delicious grapes.

Choosing the right nest box for your garden birds

Adding a nest box to your garden can provide small birds with a home and give you the chance to learn more about these beautiful creatures. Watching birds nesting is a real thrill, and by putting up nest boxes you can encourage more birds to make their homes in your garden. Read our top tips on selecting the best boxes for your garden birds.

Choosing the right nest box for your garden birds

Everything you need to know about gardening tools

If you’re just starting your gardening journey, here’s our guide to some of the tools you’ll need and what they do. Whatever garden job you want to tackle, we have just the tools for it in our centre, and our friendly staff are always on hand for some free advice!

Everything you need to know about gardening tools

Feeding your garden plants

Time to start feeding your garden plants as many come into active growth and the temperatures increase. Fertilising garden plants means providing them with the right levels of nutrients so they can thrive and survive, giving you a display of abundant flowers, fruits and vegetables. Fertilisers are used to boost flowering and is specifically useful for plants growing in containers.

Spring-flowering garden plants

Enjoying spring-flowering garden plants is one of the great joys of springtime. When there is suddenly lots of colour in the garden, it can really lift everyone's mood after a long winter. As bulbs pop up through the earth and those recognisable spring flowers start to bloom, the weather begins to warm, and seeds begin to emerge.