Tips and News
We love nothing more at Groves than to help our community out with tips and tricks to get your gardening flourishing. We hope you find some helpful information here, check back for new expert guidance each month.
Refresh compost in pots
This how-to refresh compost in pots will ensure your container plants thrive all year round.
We are 160 Years old!
CW Groves & Son, one of Dorset’s best-loved independent garden centres and nurseries, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone in 2026: 160 years in business.
How to make a hedgehog house
Making a hedgehog home is fun and getting it right is essential for the safety of your garden friends.
8 great indoor plants for dark rooms
This list of some of the best indoor plants for dark rooms will help you find the perfect plant for any shady space.
Top 5 houseplants that clean the air
These top 5 houseplants that clean the air are great plants to have in your home or office to help clear the air of common toxins that we are all subjected to from modern-day living.
Tips to keep your houseplants healthy
Follow these simple guidelines to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy all year round.
Top houseplant care tips
These top houseplant care tips have been put together for you to help your houseplants thrive. Or, if you are new to houseplants they will give you the confidence you need to get started and know some basic top tips to start your collection of house…
10 tips on growing your own cutting garden
Here are our top 10 tips on growing your own cutting garden.
What to plant in the kitchen garden in March
Here’s what to sow and grow in your kitchen garden in March.
Beatrix Potter™ Trail
Step Into a World of Mischief & Magic with our Beatrix Potter™ Trail!