Chelsea Flower Show 23/05/2024 It’s the highlight of the UK’s horticultural calendar and Barton Grange team members were there to discover the latest trends in garden design and planting combinations. Ryan, Ash, Louise and Sam made the trip to London to visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 on Wednesday 22nd May. The weather might …
70’s plants are making a comeback! The 1970’s were a time of bold fashion, groovy music and distinctive home decor. Houseplants played a big role in bringing this cool look together. Today, many of these 70’s plant favourites are making a comeback, reintroducing a touch of retro charm to contemporary interiors. Let’s take a closer …
Tiny Plants Tiny plants are a new trend making a big impact in the houseplant community. Their compact size and charming appearance make them an ideal choice for smaller spaces, adding a touch of green to brighten up your home. We’ve picked some of the most popular including: air plants, string of pearls, and peperomia …
Lawn Care Our Gardening & Wildlife Manager Ryan shares his top five tips to get your lawn in great shape for spring/summer. 1. Rake: In early spring, clean your lawn by lightly raking away the winter debris. This will help to clear the moss and allow more light and water to reach the roots of …
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 decent …
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 …
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