Seasonal Advice Archive
Join the war against litter with the Great British Spring Clean
The Great British Spring Clean is back this month for the seventh consecutive year. The annual campaign, which is organised by Keep Britain Tidy, was delayed last year, taking place in late May and June, but is back in its...
In celebration of St David’s Day – all about the daffodil
To mark the approach of St David’s Day on 1st March, we take a look at one of the most instantly recognisable flowers around – the daffodil.
Could you apply for an RHS community wellbeing grant?
Anyone who is a keen a gardener knows about the physical and mental benefits that gardening brings. Getting outside in the fresh air, connecting with nature, digging, pruning and planting and the satisfaction of seeing something grow are all significant...
Top tips for ensuring that your plants are getting the right amount of water
It may sound obvious, but watering plants correctly is crucial to their healthy growth. However, it’s also something that can be difficult to get right. Plants in containers are particularly sensitive and need the right amount of water to prevent...
Planting a tree for the Queen
The need to plant more trees is widely acknowledged as an important part of the UK’s environmental strategy. It’s also key to achieving the government’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 which involves a commitment to the Committee...
Looking for something different to give someone this Christmas?
The launch of our first ever online shop designed for non-commercial customers means that people can now buy Amberol self-watering planters for friends and family – or just for themselves. So, if you know someone who is a keen gardener...
