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.

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.

How to make a hedgehog house
Making a hedgehog home is fun and getting it right is essential for the safety of your garden friends.

Tool Sharpening at Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC? Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.

Top 5 gardening tips for beginners
These basic gardening tips will help beginners to get started in the garden.

What to do with your real Christmas tree after Christmas?
Here are our top tips for dealing with your tree after you’ve taken the decorations down.

Decorate your home for Christmas
Whatever your preference, Christmas home decorating is always fun to do.

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

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
Get the best from your plants with our tips for successful harvests.

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
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…

Celebrating our top level sustainable business award
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.