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.
Fathers Day at Ivy House
Take Dad out for a treat at Ivy House Kitchen on Sunday 15th June
Top five tips to get kids gardening
Children are always excited about being in the natural world, feeling awe and curiosity all around. These top five tips to get kids gardening will help to encourage kids in your family or friends to get engaged with growing plants.
Create the ultimate outdoor living room
Extend your home into your garden with a beautiful outdoor living room and enjoy the best of both worlds! Read our top tips on how to create your perfect outdoor living space.
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.
Top 5 climbers to grow
Many climbers can be great for wildlife encouraging insects for birds and bats to eat plus resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!
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.
15 garden tips for May
With summer just around the corner, May is a beautiful time to get out into your garden! Get your beds and borders into great shape with our top 15 gardening tips for May.
Hanging baskets
Jaz Miles
Hanging baskets are a great way to help get your business noticed & your home looking beautiful. Order now!
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.