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.
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.
Grow your own flower bouquets
A bouquet of your own home-grown flowers makes a beautiful gift with a personal touch, and many cut flowers are easy to grow from seed. Read more about how to grow your own flower bouquets.
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.
Refresh compost in pots
This how-to refresh compost in pots will ensure your container plants thrive all year round.
We are 160 Years old!
CW Groves & Son, one of Dorset’s best-loved independent garden centres and nurseries, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone in 2026: 160 years in business.
How to make a hedgehog house
Making a hedgehog home is fun and getting it right is essential for the safety of your garden friends.
8 great indoor plants for dark rooms
This list of some of the best indoor plants for dark rooms will help you find the perfect plant for any shady space.
Top 5 houseplants that clean the air
These top 5 houseplants that clean the air are great plants to have in your home or office to help clear the air of common toxins that we are all subjected to from modern-day living.
Tips to keep your houseplants healthy
Follow these simple guidelines to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy all year round.