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Container gardens showcased at the Chelsea Flower Show
The return of the annual Chelsea Flower Show in its traditional late May timeslot is another sign that things are slowly starting to normalise after the last two years. The event will showcase new trends and innovations in horticulture and garden design as well as offering its usual floral spectacle in the Great Pavilion and across the site.
Introducing the UK’s RHS community gardens
Access to green space is generally acknowledged as playing an important part in both physical and mental wellbeing, which is one reason why the RHS has long championed community gardening. The organisation’s drive to promote community gardening took a significant...
In praise of the tulip
The tulip is one of the most colourful and varied of our springtime flowers – and is always a beautiful sight at this time of year. So we were interested to hear about how this popular flower is being celebrated...
Self-watering planters’ sustainability and style attract Kings Heath BID
Kings Heath is a suburb of Birmingham with its own distinct character. Situated four miles south of the city centre, Kings Heath was first established as an independent village in the early 1800s when it became a fashionable place for...
Are your public places ready for summer 2022?
As the summer approaches, it brings with it many welcome opportunities for a whole range of outdoor activities, from picnics to festivals, to trips to public parks, beaches and theme parks. And while it’s great to see people out and...
Finalists announced for Britain in Bloom 2022
At Amberol, we think that every year of the Britain in Bloom competition is exciting, celebrating as it does the hard work and dedication of thousands of volunteers who give their time to improving their communities. However, after a two-year...
How you can Grow Well with the RHS
As the nights get lighter and the days longer, many of us are enjoying getting out and about a little more frequently. One of the true joys of this time of year is seeing the array of beautiful spring flowers...
