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.
Wake up and smell the roses at our special festival
Hannah Newman
Starting Saturday 22nd June for 9 days, our celebration of England's national flower - the beautiful rose
Create the ultimate outdoor living room
Extend your home into your garden with a beautiful outdoor living room and enjoy the best of both worlds! Read our top tips on how to create your perfect outdoor living space.
Making your own compost
When making your own compost there are a few aspects to know about to ensure your compost breaks down well and becomes the perfect compost for your plants to grow in. Homemade compost is invaluable to have in the garden meaning you will be able to u…
Top 15 gardening tips for June
June’s a great month to be out in the garden, with long days and everything in full flower! Keep your garden looking great with our top 15 gardening tips for June.
Top five tips to get kids gardening
Children are always excited about being in the natural world, feeling awe and curiosity all around. These top five tips to get kids gardening will help to encourage kids in your family or friends to get engaged with growing plants.
Top 5 climbers to grow
Many climbers can be great for wildlife encouraging insects for birds and bats to eat plus resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!
Vertical gardening for balconies
The only way is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.
Nationwide Home Innovations Special Offer at Groves
Hannah Newman
Based in Wareham, Dorset, Nationwide Home Innovations manufacture Awnings, Verandas and more from their purpose built factory. From May 14th until May 23rd their team will be onsite at Groves with a brilliant special offer opportunity for…
Free Drop-in Design Clinic Saturday 11th May
Hannah Newman
Looking for ways to transform your garden with a beautiful timber design? With so many different options it can be hard to know where to start - Timber & Black are on hand this Saturday with a drop-in clinic to answer all your questions.
Sustainable kitchen garden ideas
With lots of sustainable kitchen garden ideas, you may be wondering where to start and what is best for your garden. Here’s some ideas we love for sustainable gardening.
6 low-cost garden makeover tips
Want to spruce up your garden without spending a fortune? Follow our top 6 simple tips to give your garden a great low-cost makeover.
8 top tips for a Mediterranean garden
Bring the colours and scents of the Mediterranean to your own back garden! Read our top tips on how to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover.