Longacres Blog

The UK is currently experiencing a dramatic heatwave. With water companies asking us to be conservative about our water usage, it’s best to concentrate efforts on watering plants that really do need it. Keep plants happy with our Top Ten Tips to keep plants hydrated!

Everything you need to know on Evergreen plants for your garden!

Conifers offer your garden a lush and vibrant green backdrop and are the ideal plant for year-round colour in your garden.

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We love a hanging basket at Longacres. You can hang them pretty much anywhere – on the walls of your house, from arches in the garden, on fences, even from the branches of trees. They’re also ideal for small spaces. For example, if you’ve only got a balcony, you can still enjoy everything you would in a garden – seasonal colour from your favourite blooms; and even your own fresh veg.

Everyone’s got room for a tomato plant or two in their garden – easy to grow, healthy and so exciting when the fruits ripen! Here is our handy guide to help you start growing tomato plants with your little ones.

Being part of a strong community adds meaning to life, making it more enjoyable. Having like-minded people around you can help you feel happier and safer. This year, The Mental Health Foundation are placing an emphasis on ‘community’ to remind people that they are not alone. Communities present a strong feeling of belonging, providing a sense of purpose as well as safety and support in harder times. Connections help us to thrive, so finding the right ones can be essential in maintaining mental wellbeing.

The early bird catches the worm, or in this case – a deal! Head instore on Monday 5th May 2025 and grab yourself 10% off* purchases made at the tills.

Claim up to £75 cashback against your Weber Traveler BBQ between the 10th May 2025 and the 15th June 2025!

Everyone deserves to enjoy the beauty of seeing plants thrive in their garden, whether that be a small selection of pots on a balcony or acres of land in the countryside. To do this, however, you need to understand the growing conditions you are working with.

The early bird catches the worm, or in this case – a deal! Head instore on either Good Friday (18th April 2025) or Easter Monday (21st April 2025) and grab yourself 10% off* purchases made at the tills.