The weather may be dull and dreary, but we have some beautiful Hydrangeas in stock that are in full flower and will brighten any garden! Below is a sample…
Give your garden the summer send off it deserves with these tips and ideas… Disguise gaps in otherwise full borders with a large pot or some artful stone/iron ware. Cosmos…
Help the wildlife in your garden this summer Attracting a variety of small mammals, birds, reptiles and bugs to your garden is key to creating a natural eco balance. They…
A popular garden shrub with stunning colour flowers in shades of pink, white or blue and pretty autumn. One of the most interesting facts about Hydrangeas is their ability…
Deadhead your flowers With every unsightly flower removed, you direct the plants energy into producing more flowers. If you don’t remove the dead blooms, seed heads or pods will form…
Get the best from your BBQ: Top Tips for Alfresco Cooking Do you know someone who is a master at BBQing? A quick straw poll here at Bell revealed that…
Tips for watering your garden Watering the garden can seem a relatively simple task, but it can however be a little bit more complicated than once thought; there are varying…
Plan your summer colour with our range of bulbs and tubers ... Summer flowering bulbs / tubers are a versatile and affordable way to bring colour to your garden…
Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden. Whether your’re going for the full, quintessentially English Rose Garden, or you just want one or two, there is a variety that…
Add instant impact into your Garden this Summer... If you want instant impact and you want it now, then check out our selection of larger pots and more mature plants that will…
Alpines are gorgeous little plants and are currently enjoying a comeback in popularity. They are great summer plants that are tolerant of direct sunlight and drought and give interest…
Grow your own chillies... May sees the start of our Chilli Festival here at Bell Plantation. We think these plants are an ideal plant for you to grow and here…
Caring for your garden whilst you're away Peak holiday time is approaching so we thought we’d share our garden holiday care tips for keeping your garden looking green whilst you’re…
Keeping your grass happy and healthy As the weather gets warmer, our experts have put together their top tips for a summer lawn care programme to keep your grass looking…
June sees the start of our Strawberry festival here at the Bell Plantation. As well as being one of the nations most favoured fruits, and encapsulating all that is summery,…
Herbaceous & Perennials Get the most out of your garden with herbaceous and perennial plants; as they come back year after year they are a fantastic investment for your garden.…
Did you know that every mouthful we eat is all thanks to pollinators? Our food depends on these insects to ensure it makes it to our tables; bees, butterflies, moths,…
Summer Planting Tips Summer is in full swing now and you should be reaping the benefits of you hard work in Spring! Maintenance and upkeep are now what you must…
The Benefits Of Gardening With Your Children Everyone knows that being outdoors is good for your health, and most will known that planting flowers and caring for your plants can…
July is National Picnic Month, so why not start planning your perfect picnic for your friends and family for all the summer days to come! We have plenty of items…
When preparing for a heatwave, looking after your garden can be a tricky job and its likely plants will suffer from the scorching heat. Wilting is a common sign that…
August sees our 'Rainbow Of Colour' festival in store, where we want to encourage our customers to fill their gardens with as much vivid, seasonal and summery colour as possible.…
Caring For Wildlife In A Heatwave Temperatures are rising year by year and summer can be a hard time for our wildlife, and at the peak of the heat and…
How To Feed Your Garden Plants take nutrients out of the soil and compost they are planted in for nutrients, so feeding your plants help to boost growth, flowering and…
A green and flourishing garden is a gardeners dream in the summer months, but with the current climate and hosepipe bans put into effect in some regions its important we…
Its not just you that enjoys a sunbathe, there are loads of wonderful and showy plants that love a good bask in the sunshine. Different plants deal with the sun…
August is a fantastic month to begin to sow seeds and prepare for harvest later on in the year and spring. Planting this time of year will allow the plant…
Keep your garden looking neat and tidy for the seasons to come; before the cold weather arrives, its a good idea to give your garden a head start, ready for…
The weather in the UK in May is usually mild with all chance of frosts gone. Most plants and vegetables are able to be sown directly outside, and earlier sowings…