Longacres Blog

June is underway and so is the gardening. This month is all about maintenance, watering and making your garden look the best it can be!

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!

A new month has begun, and with it comes a new range of jobs to be done. April was a month of sunshine, showers and even a touch of snow, with the additional surprise of a truly glorious Easter bank holiday weekend.

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.

April is a fantastic month for keen gardeners, plants are starting to flourish thanks to warmer temperatures kick starting new growth. Spring-flowering trees becoming a glorious sight and the whole garden beings to come alive.

Claim up to £150 cashback against your Weber BBQ between the 1st April 2025 and the 9th May 2025!

Roses are much loved staples of the English garden and come in hundreds of different colours, shapes and scents.