Gardening Advice

Tips & ideas for
your garden

Practical advice from the Royal Garden Care team — seasonal guides, planting tips, and everything you need to keep your Leamington Spa garden looking its best all year round.

From the garden

Spring daffodils in a Warwickshire garden
Seasonal

Your April garden checklist for the Midlands

April is when everything wakes up. From your first proper mow to sowing hardy annuals, here's what to focus on this month in your Leamington Spa garden.

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White daisies in a summer garden
Garden Tips

Getting ahead: prepare your garden for summer now

The work you do in early spring determines how your garden performs all summer. Here are the key jobs that pay off biggest from March through to May.

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Neat lawn with crisp edges
Lawn Care

How to prepare your Warwickshire lawn for spring

After a long winter, your lawn needs attention before the growing season kicks in. Here's our step-by-step guide to scarifying, aerating and feeding for a lush result.

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Ferns and silver birch in a garden border
Hedges

When to trim your hedges — and what to avoid

Timing your hedge cuts correctly protects nesting birds, promotes denser growth and keeps your boundaries looking sharp. We explain the best windows for common UK hedge species.

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Pink petunia hanging basket
Planting

Best plants for a Warwickshire garden in 2026

The Midlands climate has its quirks — hot dry summers and cold wet winters. These are our top picks for plants that thrive locally and keep your garden colourful all year round.

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Yellow autumn flowers in a garden border
Seasonal

Preparing your garden for winter — a checklist

Don't leave your garden to chance over winter. From cutting back perennials to mulching borders and protecting tender plants, here's everything you should do before the first frost.

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Bumblebee on white astrantia flowers
Wildlife

How to create a pollinator-friendly garden

Bees, butterflies and hoverflies are essential for a healthy garden. We share our favourite planting combinations that attract pollinators and look beautiful throughout summer.

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Overgrown front garden before clearance
Clearance

Rescuing an overgrown garden — where to start

An overgrown garden can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. We walk you through our approach to tackling an overgrown space, from assessment to the first cut.

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