The Secret Garden Blog
What’s in store and gardening news
In colour and ready to plant!
We have lots of plants in stock which are bursting with colour and ready to plant. Whether you want to inject colour into your borders or want to freshen up containers, we have something in stock! Spring bulbs are shooting away are starting to burst into colour!...
Christmas tree OUT Houseplant IN!
Celebrate the New Year with a new Houseplant. As we return our homes to their former glory by getting rid of all things festive, now is the perfect time to enhance your space with a stunning houseplant. No matter the size or location of your space, you are sure to...
Sam’s Top Tips for choosing the perfect Christmas tree and caring for it
Choosing the perfect tree is a very important part of our Christmas preparations. It signifies the start of the festive month and gets the whole family into the Christmas spirit. Choosing a tree which is perfect for your family and your home can be a daunting task....
Wreaths
Fancy making your own wreath this year? We have everything you need to get you started. Foliage bundles, moss, Wire rings, Wire, Orange slices, Cinnamon, Pine cones, Ribbons and much more all in the shop. Not quite up to making a whole wreath your self? No problem We...
Snowed under with Christmas Trees
Christmas has most definitely arrived at The Secret Garden Centre! Spruce Christmas trees from Kent start at just £21.50 and Non-drop Nordman firs from Ireland start at £28. Our trees are sustainably grown and are accredited by the British Christmas tree growers...
Trees & Shrubs for winter colour
Tree and shrub planting season is here! Trees with autumn colour are a must in the garden. Many trees are just green, changing to brown before dropping and looking like bare twigs. Choosing a tree or shrub with autumn colour will add another dimension to your planting...
Fruit planting season is here!
A fresh supply of English grown fruit tree and soft fruit bushes have arrived and now is the perfect time for planting. Whether you have a large garden or just a balcony, there is something for you to grow! We have a wide selection of Apple, Pears, Cherries, Plums,...
Some late summer colour
After a very hot last few weeks, the rain has finally arrived. Although the weather was fabulous, the garden did suffer. Many plants flowered and went over a lot faster than usual. Now is a good time to inject the garden with some late summer colour. Here are a few...
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Heuchera are one of the most versatile perennials we stock. They can be grown in the sun, shade, in the border, in pots or even in window boxes. There are many different varieties each with fantastic coloured leaves and pretty flowers. They are low maintenance and...
Top 10 – Drought tolerant perennials
Still want to add some interest to your garden or pots but are worried about the lack of water? Try these plants out! Although these plants are drought tolerant, you will still need to water them! They are living things after all and are not plastic. 1 - Agapanthus...