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Gardening in October

Discover the latest gardening advice, hints and tips below!

Gardening Advice and Tips

October is still a busy time in the garden. Will Clark shares his top jobs to get ahead of the game.

Plant of the Week

Skimmia is a great low-maintenance evergreen shrub that gives year-round interest to shady borders.

Autumn Tidy Up

Autumn is a time of breathtaking beauty, with leaves transforming into a stunning display of fiery colours. However, it’s also a time when those beautiful leaves can take over your outside space! Check out Ryan’s handy tips to keep on top of your garden.

How to Make a Bulb Lasagne

Autumn is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs! One project you can create is a “bulb lasagne” in your garden that ensures a spectacular springtime display of flowers.

Growing Potatoes in Time for Christmas

Nothing beats the taste of home-grown new potatoes with your turkey. Growing spuds is easy and rewarding, and if you plant now, you’ll have potatoes ready to lift during the festive season. 

Autumn Lawn Care

Our Gardening & Wildlife Manager Ryan shares his top five tips to get your lawn in great shape for autumn.

Italian Trees

We are committed to bringing you trees and plants of the highest standard. For this reason, all of our large trees from Italy are hand picked by our Plant Area Manager Will Clark.

Plant Your Own Herb Planter

Elevate your garden with our DIY Herb Planter guide. Discover creative tips and step-by-step instructions to craft a stunning planter tailored for your garden.

Create a Pond Container

The next addition of Will’s Wisdoms is how to create a pond container! A great addition to any garden.

Plants for a Coastal Garden

Living by the coast in places like Blackpool, Morecambe, and Lytham St Annes offers stunning landscapes and a unique climate, but it can also present gardening challenges. We can help!

Plants for a Sensory Garden

The team have been hard at work beautifully designing a Sensory Room that promises to captivate and stimulate the senses to inspire you to recreate in your own garden.

Put Wildlife at the Heart of Your Garden

There are so many innovative ways you can make your garden a more welcoming and safe environment for birds and wildlife to thrive.

Low Maintenance Planting

If you’re new to gardening or want to introduce plants that require very little maintenance to your outdoor space, then an Alpine bowl is a good place to start.

Gardening Is Good For You

A spot of gardening is more than just a hobby; it’s beneficial for both your mind and body. Here’s why gardening should be a part of your life:

The Sowers Guide

Find out what Ryan, our Gardening and Wildlife Manager recommends to sow this month!

Strawberry Planting

Discover the joy of strawberry planting at Barton Grange Garden Centre! Learn expert tips and tricks for cultivating delicious strawberries in your own garden. Explore our selection of premium strawberry varieties and start your berry-growing adventure today!

Potato Planting

The word is out – our potato packs have landed in our Greenhouse Plant Area, and our Plant Area Manager, Will, has some straightforward tips for getting those potatoes in the ground this March.

National Children’s Gardening Week 2024!

Garden with your little ones for National Children’s Gardening Week! Visit us for tools, seeds, projects, and events for budding gardeners.

How to Plant a Tree!

Follow our tree planting guide from our Plant Expert Will. Learn step-by-step techniques, expert tips, and essential practices for ensuring successful tree growth in your garden or landscape.

Growing Tomatoes...Made Easier!

Unlock the secrets to growing perfect tomatoes! Explore expert tips, step-by-step guides, and best practices for cultivating delicious, juicy tomatoes in your own garden.

Chelsea Flower Show Takeaways

Chelsea Flower Show returned from 23rd to 27th May and a group of Barton Grange staff enjoyed a great day at the iconic event. Overflowing with dazzling plants and inspirational gardens, here are some ideas that you can recreate at home.

The Primrose Festival

We are celebrating one of spring’s most joyful flowers at our annual Primrose Festival on February 3rd to March 4th 2024.