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 August
Keep your garden looking great this month with our top 15 gardening tips for August.
How to grow your own salad
To make sure you get the most from your space, here are some ideas for sowing, growing and harvesting your salads.
Top 10 plants for groundcover
We’ve put together a list of our top 10 ground cover plants.
How to control and cut bamboo
To allow you to enjoy your bamboo without worry, it’s important to choose the right bamboo and to know how to control it.
Fathers Day at Ivy House
Take Dad out for a treat at Ivy House Kitchen on Sunday 15th June
The Wildlife Garden
Did you know that gardens cover 1.8 million acres in the UK so the way we garden does make a difference!
The Fruit Patch
We all know that growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding. But don't forget that growing fruit is even easier!
Treat your mum for Mother's Day
Wondering how to treat your mum for Mother's Day? Read on for fantastic ideas for Mother's Day 2025
Groves Violet Festival 1st - 16th Feb
Becky Groves
It’s Groves Nurseries favourite time of year - it’s violet time! To celebrate we're holding a festival to show off our fantastic collection from 1st to 16th February.
Caring for your violets
Becky Groves
How to care for your violets, and common violet problems to look out for.
Caring for houseplants in winter
Hannah Newman
Houseplants are the natural replacement for your Christmas tree, but do you know how to keep them at their best? Read on...