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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. 

How to grow tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes

Enjoy the delicious taste of your own home-grown tomatoes this summer, sun-warmed and picked fresh from the plant! Find out more about how to sow and grow your own tomatoes.
6 fantastic plants for spring pots

6 fantastic plants for spring pots

Melt away the winter blues with pots filled with gorgeous spring flowers! Find out more about our top 6 plants to plant in spring pots.

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Celebrating our top level sustainable business award

Celebrating our top level sustainable business award

Hannah Newman
Hannah Newman
The Groves team have started the 2024 season in style with recognition for the hard work they are putting in to make the business sustainable.
4 fantastic summer annuals to sow

4 fantastic summer annuals to sow

Sowing summer annuals is a great way to fill your garden with beautiful flowers at very little cost! Read more about our favourite summer annuals to grow from seed.
Groves Top Tips for growing with peat free compost

Groves Top Tips for growing with peat free compost

Becky Groves
Becky Groves
Our nurseries have been growing in peat free compost since 2021, read our top tips to help your plants thrive.
How to grow your own potatoes

How to grow your own potatoes

Plant potatoes now for a tasty crop all through summer, perfect for roasting, frying or baking. Find out more about how to grow your own potatoes.
Create a cut flower garden

Create a cut flower garden

Create a cut flower garden with these helpful tips & tricks - even if you have a small space!
15 Gardening tips for March

15 Gardening tips for March

Welcome to the March edition of our gardening guide! As the embrace of winter loosens its grip, our gardens come alive with the promise of spring. In this month's tips, we're your companions on the journey of March gardening – a time of budding poss…
Get  ahead for warmer times with 'Baby Bedding'

Get ahead for warmer times with 'Baby Bedding'

Charlie Groves
Charlie Groves
Not only are baby bedding plants great value, they also allow you to get ready for Spring and Summer colour once the warmer weather arrives.
Room design with indoor plants for a green jungle

Room design with indoor plants for a green jungle

Transforming your living space into a lush green jungle is not just a design choice; it's a commitment to infusing vitality and tranquillity into your home. In this guide, we'll embark on a journey to create a botanical haven within your four walls…
Cutting houseplants - Is it really necessary?

Cutting houseplants - Is it really necessary?

In the world of indoor gardening, the topic of cutting or pruning houseplants often raises questions and uncertainties. Do our leafy companions truly benefit from the occasional trim, or is it an unnecessary intervention? In this exploration, we'll…
Tool Sharpening at Groves

Tool Sharpening at Groves

Charlie Groves
Charlie Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC?  Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.