Now that Summer has come to an end, Autumn is the perfect opportunity to dispose of all the dead vegetation left over from the Summer months. In addition to this, tidying of borders and clearing out of guttering is also essential this time of year due to increases of both rain and wind. In essence,…
Read MoreHere at Polhill Garden Centre we take sustainability of our environment very seriously. We possess a genuine passion and deeply care about all things to do with the environment and its sustainability. The Garden Centre industry is currently under scrutiny for the sustainability of the environment we operate within. In This Blog, we will explore the various techniques…
Read MoreNot much can beat the feeling of being out in the garden full of sun and fresh air surrounding our every breath. That is why it is increasingly important in encouraging little ones to spend as much time in the garden as possible. Whether that is simply playing, or even helping mum and dad with…
Read MoreWe were at The Panitles for the Home & Gardening Market over the weekend of 20th-21st July 2019. Located next to the band stand, our stall with 2 giant Polhill flags created a fair amount of interest from shoppers during the event. We brought down a mini selection of some of the 1,000’s…
Read MoreNothing quite beats the sensation of cooking with home-grown herbs that we have grown in our very own garden. They can help transform the look of your garden in addition to adding a plethora of taste to a wide range of different meals, making herbs an essential part of our gardens. Before we explore the…
Read MoreCottage style gardens look very elegant and homely, heavily contributing to the perfect justification of spending as much time as possible in your garden over the warm months ahead. A cottage garden optimises a profusion of fresh scented flowers, helping to increase the allure of your garden area. With summer around the corner, it is…
Read MoreMediterranean style gardens have been made universally popular through their origins of Italy, Greece, Spain and Southern France to name a few. They tend to be highly attractive and picturesque with their gravel walks, plethora of colours, utilisation of tiles and softly shaped hedges. There is also the various scents and fragrances within a Mediterranean…
Read MoreSpring is now finally here! A season in which the weather starts to steadily improve, allowing for us to spend some quality time in our gardens. Whether you are seeking to completely redesign your garden area or simply add a patio or some plants, good quality lighting is quintessential with regards to completing the look…
Read MoreWhen it comes to adding value to the home, there are many simple and cost effective sprucing up which can be done. Many people will focus purely on interior aspects such as a touch of paint, laying down new carpets or wooden floors and other elements which would occur further cost but significantly increase value…
Read MoreWith many of us liking to take pride in our gardens, the prospects of it being beneficial towards our health makes it even better. Gardening can be a great form of workout, whilst also being highly beneficial towards mental health too. Fun fact: Did you know that pulling weeds and planting flowers can burn anywhere…
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