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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. 

Tool Sharpening at Groves

Tool Sharpening at Groves

Charlie Groves
Charlie Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC?  Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.
How to make an autumn wreath

How to make an autumn wreath

Here’s how to make your own autumn wreath, plus tips and ideas on decorating it.

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Why having a diverse plant selection matters

Why having a diverse plant selection matters

What's the importance of selecting many different varieties of plants for your garden? This guide will cover some of the many reasons it’s such an important part of gardening.
Kitchen garden tips for a successful harvest

Kitchen garden tips for a successful harvest

Get the best from your plants with our tips for successful harvests. 
Gardening with natural resources in mind

Gardening with natural resources in mind

We’ve put together our top tips on gardening more sustainably, making the best use of our natural resources and avoiding waste.
Making your own compost

Making your own compost

When making your own compost there are a few aspects to know about to ensure your compost breaks down well and becomes the perfect compost for your plants to grow in. Homemade compost is invaluable to have in the garden meaning you will be able to u…
Vertical gardening for balconies

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.
Sustainable kitchen garden ideas

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.
5 easy vegetables to grow in containers

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.
Celebrating our top level sustainable business award

Celebrating our top level sustainable business award

Hannah Newman
Hannah Newman
The Groves team have started the 2024 season in style with recognition for the hard work they are putting in to make the business sustainable.
How to grow your own potatoes

How to grow your own potatoes

Plant potatoes now for a tasty crop all through summer, perfect for roasting, frying or baking. Find out more about how to grow your own potatoes.
Green plans for 2024

Green plans for 2024

Here are some inspiring ideas to turn your garden into a green paradise in the coming year.