Gardening Made Easier
New to gardening? We're with you all the way!
We know it can be overwhelming looking for the best advice out there so we’ve put together a directory to help you.
Will’s monthly gardening advice column is full of expert insights and practical tips to help your garden grow!
Download our gardening leaflets. They cover everything from pruning roses to growing your own potatoes.
Download our helpful leaflets on houseplant care, packed with all the information you need to get growing successfully.
Seasonal Advice
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our friendly team has expert advice to make every gardening job easier. They can help you choose the best tools to suit your individual needs. Here’s a guide to the essential watering tools that will help your garden thrive.
Temperatures are finally starting to rise, the days are getting longer and barbecue season is on its way! Now is the time to get your garden ready for the sunny days ahead. The first job to tackle is the lawn which is most likely looking a little worse for wear after a long winter.
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.
Meet Ryan, our dedicated Gardening and Wildlife Manager with a green thumb and a passion for helping you with your garden care, vegetable and flower seeds, encouraging wildlife into your garden, caring for your furry friends and much more!
Listen to Dave’s Raves! A series of videos designed to offer you valuable insights into how to care for your plants!
Will and his team have recorded a series of videos to help you with your garden. From planting potatoes to looking after your water features!Â
Our Advice Centre
Our Advice Centre located in our outdoor plant area is home to our knowledgeable and passionate team who are dedicated to assisting you with your gardening enquiries! Not only do we have a wide range we also have an amazing crew of people who want to help your garden to thrive!
From what plants to select for your garden to tips on nurturing a thriving garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our Advice Centre is a welcoming space – ask us your questions!
Our Team
We are a family-run business that takes great pride in the warmth of our Northern welcome! Our friendly and informed staff are always happy to help – you can’t miss them in their Barton Grange uniforms! Even if you have little or no gardening experience, their practical advice and encouragement will help you get growing in no time!Â
Gardening Made Easier For You
First-time gardener? Don’t worry, our seasonal displays are full of helpful information and inspiring ideas to help yopu create your dream garden. Wheather you want to attract more wildlife, improve your soil condition or build a privacy screen, we have the ideal solution.
Please click below to view the advice from our suppliers
Vitax
Vitax is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with a range of more than 140 garden and plant-related products. Andy McIndoe is their resident advisor and shares lots of great gardening advice. Just type your chosen project into the search bar to find the information you need. Popular topics include How to Restore a Tired Lawn, Growing Your Own Strawberries and Getting the Best from Roses.
Westland
The Westland Group prides itself on providing the gardener with everything they need to achieve growing success. Its website features plenty of quality gardening advice and inspiration. Categories include Weed Control, Container Growing, Compost & Soil and Grow Your Own. There is also a choice of activities for kids to inspire the next generation of gardeners.
Evergreen
Evergreen is the home of Miracle-Gro, Levington, Tomorite and many other brands. Handy features on this website include a Monthly Gardening Guide, a Pest, Disease and Weed Identifier, a Compost Calculator and a series of How To videos. Popular TV gardener David Domoney also shares his expert advice on a wealth of subjects including taking cuttings, growing shrubs and lawn care.
RHS
The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) website is the ultimate gardening resource and is brimming with expert advice and knowledge. One of its most popular features is the Plant Finder which is something of a horticultural bible. Other highlights include a handy gardening calendar sharing top tips on what to do each month and a beginner’s guide filled with easy projects to help you get growing.
Growth Technology
With a focus on innovation and sustainability, they empower gardeners of all levels to optimise their green spaces and achieve stunning results.
