Mini gardeners: Encouraging children to garden

Mini gardeners: Encouraging children to garden

This half term, remember that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have fun together. There is entertainment and education to be found in your very own garden and it just so happens to be National Children’s Gardening week. Now could be the perfect time to...
Future proof your home

Future proof your home

According to research from Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers in 2022, 50% of people property searching revealed that they consider the garden more important than the interior space. You may or may not be surprised to discover that kitchens are no longer the...
Planting: What, why and where?

Planting: What, why and where?

As we approach March, the sunny days are a calling to you to get out in to the garden. They bring the promise of spring and a glimpse of warmer days to come. Using this time of year to get plants in the ground is invaluable. It is the perfect time to be planting,...
Planting a winter garden

Planting a winter garden

Gardens don’t have to look dull and drab just because it’s winter. Plenty of plants come into their own at this time of year, with flowers, berries and even coloured stems bringing gardens to life through the coldest months. Here are a few of our favourite plants for...
Making Christmas green again

Making Christmas green again

Introducing VacuBioNet® – the environmentally friendly way to transport your Christmas Tree 100% bio-degradable Christmas Tree netting is here… We love the environment almost as much as we love plants and so jumped at the chance of being able to offer a...
Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees

Our freshly cut Christmas trees have been delivered and our eager elves are waiting to help you choose one. We have ample parking, our nursery is all open air and we have safety measures in place. Generally weekday mornings are quieter but we also offer a delivery...
The history of the Christmas tree

The history of the Christmas tree

Have you ever wondered why we bring trees into our homes and decorate them at this time of year? The earliest records of evergreen trees being brought inside and decorated around the winter solstice come from Medieval Livonia (modern day Estonia and Latvia). This...
Christmas gift ideas

Christmas gift ideas

Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give the gift of green <online shop> Giving someone a plant symbolises good luck and hope for the future which couldn’t be more apt after a challenging 2020. Our staff are here to help you pick out something...
The Magic of Maples

The Magic of Maples

Japanese maples are the perfect choice of tree for any small, compact or courtyard garden. Their character and appeal makes them ideal for creating a focal point, brightening a shaded corner, or elegantly overhanging a pool or water feature. We have a huge range here...
Cosy up this autumn

Cosy up this autumn

Autumn doesn’t mean your long lazy days in the garden have to come to an end. There are so many ways to continue to enjoy your garden well into the cooler months. Invest in the right garden design, furniture and heating options and you can extend your garden...
Our big plants

Our big plants

We have been going to Italy since 2002 to select the best plants for our nursery stock and for individual client projects. Members of the Nursery and Creative Landscape teams go out for 3 days in the summer and one in the winter. It’s a whistle stop tour and “all...
Plants make people happy

Plants make people happy

Do you remember the simple joy of growing Cress seeds in an egg cup as a child? We truly believe that plants make people happy (but we would think that, right?) There is something primal about them, they offer us a connection with nature that can bring calm and...
Horticulture is hip

Horticulture is hip

Gardening is very much “on trend” at the moment and whilst this might seem a tad superficial, maybe evening annoying for the gardening stalwarts among us, it’s actually good news for everyone. A new breed of gardener is emerging. Bring in the professionals Whilst...
Big, bold and beautiful

Big, bold and beautiful

Large plants provide instant solutions. Whether you want to create more privacy or a specific theme; big plants make a big impact…and they aren’t just for big gardens. Small gardens really benefit from the height and drama of big plants. Committing to one...
Flexible working is here to stay

Flexible working is here to stay

With flexible working here to stay, one of the things you can do to enhance your work from home set up is to surround yourself with plants. Here are some of the key benefits of houseplants: * Reduce toxins in the air, making your air cleaner* Helps reduce stress and...
Our plants aren’t the only thing that are green

Our plants aren’t the only thing that are green

All our company vehicles for office staff are now fully electric. It is really important to us as a business to make sure we are contributing to a greener environment. For many years we have also held ISO accreditation (ISO14001) that helps keep our environmental...
Prolong the summer

Prolong the summer

September doesn’t mean your long lazy days in the garden have to come to an end. There are so many ways to continue to enjoy your garden well into the cooler months. Invest in the right garden design, furniture and heating options and you can extend your garden...
The best of Berkshire

The best of Berkshire

You can now find The Big Plant Nursery in the Muddy Stilettos Berkshire “Little Black Book”. The go to place for the very best businesses & brands in Berkshire. <click here>
A guide to watering

A guide to watering

You can’t always rely on the rain to water your plants. It’s always good practice to observe the drainage of your planting site/areas as the rain doesn’t always satisfy the need of your plants. Watering depends on several key factors such as weather conditions,...
No gimmicks; just quality plants

No gimmicks; just quality plants

Let’s celebrate plants. Some people are under the misconception that gardening per se is for the older generation, the baby boomers, with retirement creating space for hobbies. That’s certainly not our experience. We have researched our customer. Who is looking...
Henley Arts Trail 2021

Henley Arts Trail 2021

We are delighted to be a part of the Henley Arts Trail 2021. We will play host to some fabulous and unique pieces of sculpture and paintings from eleven talented artists. The event runs across two weekends in July, the 10/11 and 17/18. We are venue 36 About the...
Summer Romance

Summer Romance

We all have our own ideas associated with every season but spring and summer often seem to bring out the romantic in us! Long lazy days, warm sunshine, profuse plants, heavy scents and bird song – it’s no wonder then that we want to return and submerse ourselves...
Create an English cottage garden

Create an English cottage garden

Heady scents, voluptuous flowers and a dash of whimsy; this style is all about romance. Thought to be an act of rebellion against the rigid, formal French gardens of the 17th century, the “jardin anglais” or English cottage garden has become a firm favourite amongst...