Lawn Care Our Gardening & Wildlife Manager Ryan shares his top five tips to get your lawn in great shape for autumn. 1. Scarify your lawn to remove any dead grass and old moss. Work your rake in one direction first and then the other to remove as much thatch as possible. Don’t worry if …
Pruning Tools Pruning is an important job in the garden – it helps to keep plants in shape, encourages the production of fruit and flowers and can help to prevent disease. So it’s worth getting well kitted out with a good set of pruning tools. All available in our Gardening and Wildlife department. Secateurs A …
Frost Protection We’ve all been caught out by a sudden frost, view our frost protection techniques! Fear not though as there are plenty of ways to prepare for sub-zero temperatures with our frost protection advice. We have a great range of products from October to February to protect your plants from the winter chill. Learn …
Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Put wildlife at the heart of your garden. There are so many innovative ways you can make a wildlife friendly garden for birds and wildlife to thrive. Read on to find out more. National Allotment Week 12th August – 18th August 2024Celebrating biodiversity on UK allotments Create an allotment that is both beautiful …
Winter Haven Winter can be a very challenging time of year for our furry and feathered friends. The good news is there are lots of things you can do to lend a helping hand. Here are some of the best ways you can provide wildlife with a safe and comfortable shelter throughout the colder months. …
A Pond Container Made Easier! One of the best ways you can attract more wildlife into your garden is by creating a mini pond from a container. Any watertight vessel will do! It’s a great gardening project to engage children in. Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of creatures including …
Make a Herb Planter You don’t need lots of space to grow a plentiful crop of fresh herbs. An easy way to get started is by building a herb planter which you can fill with lots of different varieties. Herbs are so easy to grow and are a wonderful way to add extra taste and …
Making a Strawberry Planter! Nothing says summer like a bowl of freshly picked strawberries. The good news is they are easy to grow in beds, containers or hanging baskets. There are summer-fruiting, perpetual and alpine types to choose from, with delicious varieties of each. If you plant several different types, you can have a fresh …
A Celebration of Gardening! A special weekend to celebrate the joy of plants and gardening is taking place on 13th-14th April 2024. Discover Plant Appreciation Day First up is Plant Appreciation Day on Saturday April 13th, which is a global event designed to recognise the important role that plants play in our lives. Plants are …
Planting Potatoes? Here are our tips! The word is out – our potato packs have landed in our Greenhouse Plant Area, and our Plant Area Manager, Will, has some straightforward tips for getting those potatoes in the ground. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started with those green fingers, here’s what you need …
Barton Grange Garden Centre.
Garstang Road, Brock,
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