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.

What to do with garden waste
This is what to do with garden waste when you are clearing up or clearing out your garden.



3 under-rated fruit and vegetables to grow
There are so many unusual and delicious fruit and veg to grow, and here are three of our favourites.


Top 5 drought tolerant plants
Planting these top 5 drought tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers which will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden with the environment in mind.

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.

Fathers Day at Ivy House
Take Dad out for a treat at Ivy House Kitchen on Sunday 18th June

Groves Launch Own Brand Compost
More and more gardeners are going peat free in a bid to tackle climate change…

Top 15 gardening tips for June
June’s a great month to be out in the garden, with long days and everything in full flower! Keep your garden looking great with our top 15 gardening tips for 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.

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.