December isn’t a great time for planting, so think about sowing some seeds, planning for next year or pampering your houseplants instead.
Author: Claire

Hambrooks on Houseplants
Houseplants have come into and gone out of fashion many times over the years, and the plants we choose to grow has changed too. Here is our general guide to choosing the right plant for you.

Hambrooks support local Search & Rescue Team
The team at Hambrooks are delighted to support the life-saving work of HM Coastguard by donating two large planters to their base at Solent Airport Daedalus. The planters will provide some welcome cheer to greet everyone arriving at the building.

The evolution of a garden
Almost 20 years since we built it, we had the chance to take a photographer back to a garden we designed and maintain. See how it has grown.

Gifts for non-gardeners
Our Garden Centre has some lovely gifts that even people who don’t have a garden will enjoy. For a range of budgets, here’s our round-up.

Stocking fillers and secret Santas
Looking for some budget-friendly gift ideas for gardeners? We’ve picked some lovely things for under £10 we’d love to receive this year.

Seven great uses for gravel or chippings in your garden
Decorative aggregates – commonly known as gravel or stone chippings – have multiple uses in every garden. Here are our recommendations.

The benefits of ground cover plants
Ground cover plants are versatile and hardy but often under-rated. Here are six great reasons you should think again about ground cover.

How to plant a tree or shrub
Autumn is a great time to plant new trees or shrubs. Here’s our quick guide on how to do that to give them the best start in your garden.

How to prune trained fruit trees
If you are lucky enough to have a trained fruit tree, they need a slightly different approach to pruning. Here’s our guide.