Useful tips and expert advice

Get useful tips and expert advice from our regularly updated gardening blog. Our knowledgeable gardeners at Gordale are here to help you, whether you want to know how best to take care of your house plants, are trying to grow plants in your garden or need advice on keeping pests at bay.
Spring flowering bulbs layered on soil in a terracota pot

Plant A Bulb Lasagne

Our range of spring flowering bulbs are arriving daily and this year we have a new collection of layered planting bulbs – so let us show you how to plant a bulb lasagne! Just like the pasta dish, this technique involves layering potting mix and bulbs in a container to create a beautiful display that…

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Honey bee

World Bee Day

What Is World Bee Day? In December, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution declaring 20 May as World Bee Day with the aim to raise public awareness and attention to the importance of protecting and preserving bees and other pollinators. Why Are Bees Important? Honey bees are a primary pollinator…

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Hedgehog Awareness Week 2024

What is Hedgehog Awareness Week? Hedgehog Awareness Week is an annual event held in May, specifically from 5th to 11th May this year. Organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), it aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by our spiky garden visitors and how we can all contribute to their well-being. Why Are…

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Summer Flowering Bulbs NOW IN!

Summer flowering bulbs have now arrived at Gordale and you’ll be spoilt for choice this year, with our fantastic range. Planting bulbs is a great way to add colour, fragrance and interest to your garden. They can brighten up borders, containers, window boxes and even cut flower arrangements. Some of the most popular summer bulbs…

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The story behind Semponium

Saint Michael’s Mount, a quaint harbour dominated by a castle, and home to Daniel Michael, a passionate Gardener. The place where the story began, and the wonderful Semponiums were created. During an unusually harsh winter in 2009, Daniel sadly lost half his huge collection of succulents, which usually thrive in the extreme southwest of Cornwall.…

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Colourful Containers

Utilising patio containers is an easy and effective way to make a stylish statement in your garden, and to add much needed colour throughout your outdoor space. Whether you have a large garden, a simple back yard or even a balcony, adding a colourful containers can really help to bring a touch of nature to…

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