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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. 

6 garden jobs to do on Boxing Day

6 garden jobs to do on Boxing Day

If you need some exercise to work off all that Christmas pudding, here are our top 6 gardening jobs for Boxing Day.
Garlic: how to plant and grow

Garlic: how to plant and grow

Plant your own garlic cloves this autumn, and you can enjoy harvesting and cooking with your own home-grown garlic next summer!

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Vermiculite or perlite: which to choose?

Vermiculite or perlite: which to choose?

So what are vermiculite and perlite, how do they work and which one should you choose? Here’s all you need to know.
How to make a vertical pallet herb garden

How to make a vertical pallet herb garden

Turn a small space into a herb garden with a vertical herb planter upcycled from a wooden pallet.
A beginner’s guide to growing vegetables

A beginner’s guide to growing vegetables

If you’re new to vegetable growing, here are some tips to get you started.
How to grow herbs indoors

How to grow herbs indoors

This how-to grow herbs indoors advice will ensure you get the best from your herbs for the longest harvesting period you can and help to keep your herbs looking fresh and thriving indoors.
What to sow in the kitchen garden in May

What to sow in the kitchen garden in May

If you are wondering what to sow in the kitchen garden in May, which is a time of year when there is so much to do in the garden, we have got you covered!
How to grow a grapevine

How to grow a grapevine

This how-to grow a grapevine guide will help you grow your own thriving vine and harvest a satisfying crop of grapes.
Explaining seed potatoes

Explaining seed potatoes

Here's our guide to the different types of seed potato.