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.
Top 5 drought tolerant plants
Planting these top 5 drought tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers which will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden with the environment in mind.
Roses for every garden
There’s a rose to suit every garden, big or small, sunny or shady. Read more about our top tips for the best roses for different situations.
4 spectacular summer bulbs to plant now
For fantastic flowers, you can’t beat summer bulbs! Plant them now for months of summer colour, as well as beautiful cut flowers. Find out more about four of our favourite summer bulbs.
15 gardening tips for April
It’s April and spring is in the air! Get your garden ready for a great summer with our top 15 gardening tips for April.
Groves Top Tips for growing with peat free compost
Becky Groves
Our nurseries have been growing in peat free compost since 2021, read our top tips to help your plants thrive.
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…
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…
15 Gardening tips for February
Welcome to the February edition of our gardening guide! As winter's grip begins to loosen, our gardens awaken with the promise of a new growing season. In this month's tips, we'll guide you through essential tasks to prepare your garden for the upco…
Last chance to plant spring bulbs
This is your last chance to plant spring bulbs and make your garden shine next spring.
How to keep your Christmas tree fresh for longer
Read on for the ultimate tips to keep your Christmas tree looking fabulous and the festive spirit alive.
15 garden tips for November
With these 15 garden tips for November, you'll get your garden all set for winter.