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…

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How to create a dog-friendly garden

Black Labrador 'Wish' sat on a bench amongst Haskins Snowhill dog-friendly garden display. Lots of pink, purple and green plants such as lupins, hostas and much more.

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…

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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,…

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Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement Haskins Group Limited Financial Year: 2025/26 Introduction Haskins Garden Centres and Birdworld are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to ensure ethical practices across all areas of our business, especially as we import products from the Far East, Europe, and…

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Haskins Launch First Editions Range

First Editions shrubs displayed at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown on a sunny day. Purple containers with various foliage plants are prominent.

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…

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Revitalise your lawn this spring

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…

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Delivery

Delivery service “At Haskins we appreciate many of the items purchased for your garden are large and heavy. As such we are happy to offer a carry to car service while at our centres to help make your visit easier.” Alternatively if you can’t fit your new items in the car, we can arrange a…

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Discover Camellias

Discover Camellias

Camellias are one of the most popular spring-flowering shrubs, providing a vivid splash of colour when little else is in bloom. Hailing from the misty woodlands of the Himalayas, Japan, and Indonesia, Camellias bring a touch of exotic elegance to UK gardens. With a rich diversity of species and hybrids, these plants paint the landscape…

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Overwhelmed by Gardening Terminology?

This gardening dictionary will equip you with the essential gardening vocabulary to confidently navigate your green thumb journey.   Plant types Annuals: plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season Perennials: plants that live for multiple years Biennials: plants that take two years to complete their life cycle, such as Foxgloves Herbaceous: flowering…

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Get into Gardening – A small step towards a greener future

Get into Gardening for a greener future!

Winter may seem like an unlikely time to start gardening, but it’s actually a great opportunity to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead.   In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of starting your gardening journey during the winter months and provide tips for getting started with seeds, plug plants and in late…

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Get Your Hands Dirty and Spring into Gardening!

Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means one thing: gardening season! The days are getting longer, the sun is (hopefully!) starting to peek through the clouds, and there’s a palpable sense of new beginnings. Now’s the perfect time to start planning your dream garden, whether it’s a sprawling vegetable…

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Fall in Love with Jellycat this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to express your love than with an adorable Jellycat companion? This year’s Valentine’s range is bursting with cuddly cuties, each with their own unique charm. But with so many lovable options, how do you choose the perfect partner? For the hopeless romantic Bashful Red…

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