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.
Tool Sharpening at Groves
Charlie Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC? Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.
Decorate your home for Christmas
Whatever your preference, Christmas home decorating is always fun to do.
How to make an autumn wreath
Here’s how to make your own autumn wreath, plus tips and ideas on decorating it.
Why having a diverse plant selection matters
What's the importance of selecting many different varieties of plants for your garden? This guide will cover some of the many reasons it’s such an important part of gardening.
Kitchen garden tips for a successful harvest
Get the best from your plants with our tips for successful harvests.
Gardening with natural resources in mind
We’ve put together our top tips on gardening more sustainably, making the best use of our natural resources and avoiding waste.
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…
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.
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.
5 easy vegetables to grow in containers
You don’t need a big space to grow vegetables, just a few pots in a sunny spot! Read our top tips on these five easy vegetables to grow in containers.
Celebrating our top level sustainable business award
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.
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.