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.
15 gardening tips for March
With signs of spring appearing everywhere you look, it’s time to get outdoors and start gardening! Get your garden into great shape for spring with our top 15 gardening tips for March.
How to clean your patio: a guide
Spruce up your patio for spring and get rid of those unsightly, slippery moss and algae stains! Read more about how to clean your patio – and what not to do!
Book Now for Mothering Sunday
Charlie Groves
Mothering Sunday is on the 15th of March and Ivy House is the perfect venue to take mum for a delicious three course meal, a gift and of course a mooch around our garden centre!
Everything you need to know about acid-loving plants
How to take care of plants in your garden that love acidic soil? We will give you all the information there is to need!
Top 10 scented spring plants
Fill your garden and home with fragrance this spring with our top 10 scented spring plants! Find out more about what to plant for fragrant spring flowers.
Plant native hedges to encourage wildlife
Jaz Miles
It’s important to plant native hedges to encourage wildlife in your garden and create a biodiverse space for welcome wildlife to enjoy.
Top 5 seed starter tips for a successful spring harvest
These tips will ensure you get off to a good start for a spring harvest.
Spring Festival 2026
Jaz Miles
Spring is nearly here, and what better way to welcome the season than by joining us for our Spring Festival.
Top 5 herbs to grow this year
Discover our top 5 herbs to grow for their easy-to-grow habits, tastiness on the dish and benefits to wildlife.
Clearing up the garden for spring
Here are the top 7 garden jobs you can do to prepare for spring.
Top 5 gardening tips for beginners
These basic gardening tips will help beginners to get started in the garden.