Haskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe
Take spring from garden to kitchen with Haskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. As the spring months begin to emerge following winter, Haskins Garden Centres has created a delicious and easy-to-follow rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. March is the perfect time to start harvesting these unique vegetables and also plant your own home-grown…
House plants
As you start the year afresh, why not improve the air quality of your home with these five healthy house-plants? Just for a second, imagine if your wellbeing could be improved by a plant. Whist you are undoubtedly familiar with the nutritional and medicinal benefits of plants, there is another subtle, yet important side you…
Cacti
With their strong architectural shapes, cacti make a bold statement in any bright room. Like succulents, cacti have low maintenance needs, making them a very easy houseplant option and an ideal feature piece for your desk or coffee table. Whilst cacti are members of the succulent family, their spines classify them as a separate group.…
Bonsai
Practiced for many centuries, Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees and shrubs. Cultivated by the Japanese to bring harmony and nature into the home, bonsai trees are a little more delicate compared to the average indoor plant. By following a few basic rules, everyone should be successful in caring for their tree. The…
Croton
Known for their colourful leathery leaves, Crotons can make excellent houseplants that provide structure and interest to living spaces. Crotons are an easy-to-grow houseplant known for their colourful, variegated foliage. They originate from the exotic tropical rainforests of southeast Asia, where they can grow into large shrubs up to 3 metres tall. With the UK’s…
Citrus
Growing citrus plants has never been easier due to the new hybrids available. Ideal for a conservatory or greenhouse, Citrus trees need good light levels and frost protection over the winter period. Over the summer months, gradually move them outdoors by acclimatising them in a slightly shady spot. There are feeds formulated for both the…
Succulents
Ideal as a feature piece for your desk or coffee table, succulents are a great way to green up your living space, especially if you don’t have access to a garden. Available in a variety of shapes, succulents can make a bold statement in any bright room. We love the fact that they have low…
Bromeliads
Bromeliads make excellent houseplants with their vivid colours, unique shapes, and low maintenance. Originating from the rainforests of central America, the colourful flowering heads of Bromeliads can add an exotic accent to any room, making them ideal houseplants. They especially thrive in bright natural light and work well in an east or west facing room,…
Dracaena
Originating from the exotic islands within the Indian Ocean, Dracaena gets its name from the red, gum-like resin within its stems that reminded people of ‘Dragon’s Blood’. Not only giving a wow factor as a specimen, it also helps purify the air in your home by removing benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene. Thriving best in…
Poinsettia
Poinsettia, the Christmas Star! Haskins Poinsettias have been grown slowly, in cool conditions, to ensure maximum strength and longevity of the plant. Once home, keep the plant in a well-lit spot away from draughts and keep reasonably warm. A colourful and traditional Christmas flower, ideal as a gift or to decorate your home. Our superior…