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How to Deter Badgers from Your Garden
Badgers are beautiful creatures and the sight of one in a garden can be a delight. They can, however, swiftly cause havoc. With any unwelcome garden visitors, from the smallest insect upwards, we always advise looking for the gentlest way to discourage them, being mindful that a thriving ecosystem is to be encouraged. Badgers and their setts are legally protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which means that in England and Wales it…
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Gardening for Wildlife with Kate Bradbury
Award-winning garden writer, TV and radio presenter and wildlife specialist Kate Bradbury has a deep and longrooted love for wildlife. She shares what gardening for wildlife means to her and how we can all do our bit in our own gardens to help. Our wildlife is disappearing. The most recent State of Nature report, published in October 2019, paints a bleak picture: 41 per cent of wild species continue to decline, with butterflies and moths, hedgehogs and toads some of the hardest hit. Most declines are due…
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Salvia | Plant Profile
Salvia | Ornamental Sage The salvia genus contains close to 1,000 different species, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and herbs. All salvias are part of the mint family, that also includes the herbs rosemary and basil. Ornamental sage comes in many forms, with flowers ranging from white through blue and purple to pinks and reds. They are fantastic plants for beds, borders and containers; long-flowering throughout the summer, highly attractive to butterflies and bees and frequently with…
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Lavender Biscuits Recipe
Serves: Makes about 12 biscuits using a 3cm cutter Time: c.1 hr 15 (including time for chilling the dough) Below you can find the recipe for the beautifully fragrant and light lavender biscuits created by our very own development chef, Chris Search. A wonderful way to use some of the abundance of lavender in the garden at this time of year. Ingredients 150g butter, softened at room temperature 75g caster sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lavender flowers, or edible dried lavender 225g plain…
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Hydrangea | Plant Profile
Hydrangeas have long been one of the most popular garden shrubs thanks to their reliable, long- flowering period from late spring to early autumn. They are also famed for their ability to change colour, which typically happens as the plant matures in late summer. Their colour also depends on the pH level of the soil, with higher acidity levels resulting in blue flowers and alkaline soil producing pink flowers. These hardy shrubs are suitable for…
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Hillier Set to Create Momentous Celebration of History at Chelsea 2020
Hillier Nurseries has unveiled plans for its ‘greatest ever’ RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibit in 2020. The Stihl Hillier Garden will be a momentous celebration of the company’s 155-year history and achievements, as it aims for a landmark 75th consecutive gold medal. Hillier holds the world record for the most consecutive gold medals at the show. The company will be taking centre stage with its vast exhibit in the Grand Pavilion. It will be an…
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Orange Infused Apple & Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
Serves: 6 Time: c. 1 hour 15 mins (preparation + baking) Apple and rhubarb crumble is a delicious, quintessentially British dessert where the tartness of the apple is perfectly complemented by the sweet crumble. Our orange-infused version, created by our Hillier Development Chef, has an extra citrusy tang that makes it perfect as a light dessert. Ingredients For the filling 500g Bramley apples – peeled, cored and sliced 500g rhubarb – washed, topped & tailed and cut…
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How to Propagate via Hardwood and Softwood Cuttings
There is something immensely satisfying about nurturing new plants into the world. Through various propagation techniques, from commonly practised growing from seed, through to the skilled art of grafting, we can make parents of the plants already growing in our garden. In this article, we look at propagation via hardwood and softwood cuttings, with expert input from Alan Postill, Master Propagator and Plant Breeder at Hillier Nurseries. Propagation by taking cuttings is a technique that can be used on many deciduous climbers, trees and shrubs in our gardens along…
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Guide to the Best Gardening Gloves
From protecting you from the pain of prickly thorns to keeping your hands dirt-free, gardening gloves are one of the basic essentials in any gardener's shed. With such a great variety of sizes, styles, thickness and materials on the market, you can now select the right gardening gloves for your needs. In our guide to gardening gloves, we highlight a selection of the best. Find them at your nearest Hillier Garden Centre. Gardening Glove for…
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Exciting Transformation Project Begins at Hillier Garden Centre Marlow
An artist’s impression of the new entrance canopy Visitors to Hillier Garden Centre Marlow can now spot signs of development work throughout the Centre. Significant investment is being made into improvement works, with changes made to the plant area, restaurant and shop. The transformation process began in mid-February 2020 and will continue in stages throughout spring. Once complete, visitors will find it easier to locate the right plants for the right area of their garden…
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Chicken & Tarragon Pie Recipe
Serves: 6 Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including cooking time) This is a delicious and straight-forward recipe for a comforting pie that will be enjoyed by the whole family. The combination of chicken with tarragon gives it an extra depth of flavour. Ingredients For the filling 600g boneless chicken thighs (or mix of breast and thighs) 250ml chicken stock 100ml white wine For the white sauce 50g butter 50g plain flour 250ml milk 2 tbsp…
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Guide to Natural Gardening
An increasing number of gardeners are choosing natural gardening methods for their garden care, from pest control to lawn care. We offer a large range of natural gardening products at all Hillier Garden Centres, including certified organic options, giving you choice about the way you would like to care for your garden. We are also pleased to report that, following a lot of hard work with our growers and suppliers, all plants available from Hillier…
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Home Remedies for Garden Pest Control
If you like to know exactly what has gone into your garden protection products, there are several simple remedies to make at home. Insecticidal Soap Spray To control aphids, the most natural approach is to have a garden full of aphid predators – such as ladybirds, green and brown lacewings. If you do not have enough of these, create your own insecticidal soap spray. Dilute a tablespoon of liquid soap (ensure it is additive free) in a litre of water and target the aphids using a…
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Excitement Mounts for Hillier as Grand Plans for Chelsea 2020 get Under Way
November 2019 - Hillier has confirmed that it will be returning to the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2020, once again taking up its place in the Grand Pavilion to showcase its plants, trees and horticultural expertise. The company has grand plans for the 2020 show and anticipation is already building. Full designs will be unveiled in the New Year, but for now, Hillier has revealed that the exhibit will celebrate the company’s more…
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Hillier Nurseries and Partners Going Extra Mile to Support New Maggie’s Centre Southampton
A concept image of the planned reflective materials to be used in the creation of the new Maggie’s Centre Southampton Hillier is proud to be supporting charity partner Maggie’s as they create a brand-new Maggie’s Centre in Southampton, adjacent to the hospital. Fitting with the Maggie’s ethos, the centre will have cutting edge architectural design and beautifully landscaped surrounding gardens. Hillier is providing more than 100 British-grown trees from the company’s nurseries in Hampshire at…
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