December

Winter is when many plants enter their dormant phase. But there are a few exceptions that start blooming as everything else goes to sleep – adding some welcome colour and scent to your garden. Read our guide on three of the most popular flowers including tips on how to grow them.

Cold, damp winter weather can damage your plants. And while some hardier species will survive snow, frosts and freezing temperatures, more tender and exotic varieties can struggle. Read on to find out what plants need covering up or taking indoors.

Whether you’re new to gardening, limited for space or simply enjoy the delights of potted plants, read on for our expert guide to growing them and keeping them happy.

December is a time for dormancy in the garden.  Hopefully this month we can brighten up and inspire you with some Portuguese inspiration as well as a review on a selection of handy tools that we have used this season in the Garden from Stiga. We’ll finish off with a few more ‘to do’s out in the Garden.

The year draws to a close and what a difficult, stressful year it has been for us all! But through it all, many of us have found solace in the garden and many people have started growing things for the first time.

A month to say goodbye to the old year and prepare for the new one!

Whether it’s to grow fresh heirloom tomatoes, fragrant herbs or winter veg, a greenhouse is ideal – year-round. But before bringing in soil and seedlings, it’s important to build a space where plants will thrive. Here, we’ve rounded up the must-have items that will help your greenhouse to blossom.

As the temperature drops, it’s important to protect your plants from frosts and keep them growing all winter. Discover how to keep the heat inside your greenhouse this December with our simple, cost-effective tips.