Gifts for Every Valentine
It’s time to find your perfect match at Haskins! This Valentine’s Day we’re covering all bases, we have gifts for partners, friends or, of course, yourself! Here’s the options, which will you swipe right on? Love at First Bite Over Valentine’s weekend we will be offering a Valentine’s treat in our restaurant! Treat yourself…
The Great Swap: From Festive to Foliage
We’ve all been there: the ornaments are tucked away, the lights are untangled (until next year!), and suddenly, the corner where the Christmas tree stood looks… well, a little bare. After a month of glowing lights and festive cheer, the living room can feel a bit quiet and empty once the Christmas décor hits the…
The Ultimate Christmas Tree Care Guide
Whether you love a natural classic or a perfectly shaped artificial one, the Christmas tree is the heart and soul of Christmas for many people! We know that for a real tree to last (November decorators we see you!) your tree will need a little TLC, so we’ve spoken to our Plant Buyer Richard for…
Bulb Planting Made Easy
September to November are the perfect months to begin planting your spring flowering bulbs. Planting in autumn gives time for your bulbs to establish so that they can flower at the right time the following spring. It may not seem like much is going on above ground, but under the surface they will be establishing a…
Get the Look: Urban Jungle Edition
Bold foliage, exotic flowers and lush planting. There’s never been a better time to go tropical in your garden. You can create a stunning tropical-style garden in our climate by choosing cold-hardy exotic plants from across the world. Achieve that lush, immersive aesthetic with densely planted, layered foliage, focusing on big leaves, bold architectural forms,…
Kathryn’s Guide to Wildlife Gardening
To celebrate Garden Wildlife Week (26th May – 1st June), Haskins West End Plant Team Leader Kathryn is sharing her top tips to support wildlife in your garden! Even the smallest outdoor spaces can create critical habitats for wildlife, so it’s important to protect them and help them thrive. You don’t have to do a…
How to create a dog-friendly garden
With a focus on plants loved by dogs this year at RHS Chelsea, thanks to Monty Don & BBC Radio 2’s dog-friendly garden, let’s join the trend & create an outdoor space for all the family to enjoy. Here are our top tips for creating a dog-friendly garden! Pick ‘play-proof’ plants! As all dog owners…
Rachel’s 10 water-saving tips for your garden
Rachel, Plant Team Leader at Haskins Garden Centre Roundstone, shares ten practical water-saving tips for your garden. Water Saving Week (12th to 16th May 2025) is an initiative led by Waterwise, a not-for-profit organisation encouraging people to use water efficiently. The awareness week serves as a timely reminder that by making small changes at home,…
Haskins Launch First Editions Range
We’re so excited, here at Haskins, to be the first garden centre in the UK to offer a complete First Editions range – an exclusive collection of shrubs meticulously bred for maximum impact, with unrivalled beauty, that deliver confidence, exceptional garden performance & truly “envy-worthy” results. Here are the highlights from our feature in…
Revitalise your lawn this spring
Spring is here, and it’s the ideal time to revitalize your lawn. These days, our lawns are so much more than just grass – they’re where we play, relax, and entertain. To keep them looking great, let’s give them some much-needed post-winter attention. Here’s our simple lawn maintenance plan: Fix bare spots and damaged areas…