Since the lockdown many people have become avid gardeners, and who can blame them? Gardening is fun, great exercise and fantastic for your mental health and wellbeing… And unlike other forms of exercise, you are also creating something that will look great and provide you with a comfortable space to relax in!

There’s no doubt about it. These are tough times for all of us… With the dreaded COVID-19 forcing us to self-isolate, our physical and mental health are being put under immense strain. If there’s one saving grace, it’s that the weather has (so far) been relatively kind to us. This is great, as it means we can all get some respite by going for a short walk, or by spending time in our garden.

Connecting with nature is one of the best ways to reduce stress, but did you know that gardening is also a fantastic way to boost your mental health and wellbeing? It’s true… gardening is great medicine for the soul. Here’s 5 reasons why gardening could be the cure we all need during these uncertain times.

Roll up, Roll up! Come and get your Christmas trees!

We are so excited to announce we now have real Christmas trees in-store.

We have a huge selection of potted and cut trees of different sizes.

It’s that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air, and the smell of log fires as Winter beckons. That can only mean one thing… Santa’s Grotto is back!

From the 1st weekend of December Santa will be opening his doors to all your lucky children to find out what special presents are on their “Most Wanted” lists.

After enjoying the hottest May Day Bank Holiday weekend on record, I think (hope) we can all breathe a sigh of relief and say goodbye to the ridiculously long Winter for another year. It’s time to get out and enjoy your garden again! Well… If your garden’s anything like mine, it will be looking messy and uncared for after the cold, wet, miserable few months we’ve had. Spring started late this year, and It’s very easy to neglect our poor gardens when we are confined to the indoors. But don’t fear! Here are some top tips on how to spruce up your garden and get it looking good as new, quickly and easily, by adding some stylish décor and ornaments to the mix...

What do you mean you’re already putting your Christmas decorations up, it’s still October! We’ve all heard this one before, but for some of us (yes, us included), we just can’t wait to start decorating. Christmas is a wonderful time and as far as we’re concerned it’s never too early to enjoy the spirit of Christmas.

So, you’re in for a treat this year as we’ve got some fabulous, unique decorations in store.

At Hilltop Garden Centre we are proud of our selection of quality Garden Furniture. Together with our competitive pricing strategy our garden furniture is not only affordable but extremely stylish and popular with our customers. Selecting the right garden furniture to stock is not as straight forward as you may think. It takes a lot of planning, research and sometimes, luck. So, what process do we go through? Here is a glimpse of the process we go through:

As Autumn is approaching and we are heading into the final part of 2017, we thought it would be a good idea to write about the garden furniture trends of 2017 and perhaps a little insight into what we can expect in 2018.

So, you love to spend time outside but only have a small garden or patio? Well don’t let that stop you! Small gardens and patios can be fantastic intimate spaces to spend time with friends and family, and they are much easier to style then large gardens. In order to make the most of your small space, you need to think “small” and luckily we have some fantastic garden furniture ideas which will turn your small space into the envy of your friends.

Summer is finally here! It’s time to dust off your garden furniture, clean up your BBQ, get your diary out and start arranging some garden get togethers to show off your gorgeous garden furniture… Sorry what did you say? you don’t have any garden furniture? Oh dear… Well lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place. Below are some top tips on garden furniture ideas from the garden furniture specialists!

Christmas, birthdays, special occasions & anniversaries, we all love to receive gifts. Gifting to others is all part of the deal so if we want to keep of receiving those gifts, we are going to have to buy gifts too. When choosing a gift, obviously the occasion and who it’s for is going to play a large part in your decision and how much you want to spend. There are the usual places and websites you will probably look at but have you thought about buying garden furniture as a gift?

Purchasing garden furniture can be overwhelming with the amount of choices available. From different styles to textiles and materials, there is a wide range of garden furniture available to suit every budget. Where do you start? This handy guide should form the basis of your purchasing decision.

Weave as a material can survive all types of weather conditions so it can be left outside without having to worry about deterioration. This makes weave garden furniture sets so popular. Not only that but they are extremely comfortable. Check out our must haves for 2017.

Pergolas and gazebos are a great addition to a garden. Not only do they offer shade and privacy, they also can offer some protection towards your garden furniture. Follow these simple step by step instructions and video and avoid the most common mistakes made.

There’s no denying that Christmas is on its way and will very soon be upon us. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start your Christmas shopping, choose your tree and start mapping your Christmas décor and furnishings. One thing that is often overlooked, which can really add the WOW factor to your home, is Christmas lights and light up displays. Why limit your lights to just your tree, when you can light up your whole home and make it really stand out from the crowd!

It’s that time of year again… the nights are drawing in and you can feel the winter chill in the air. Summer now seems like a distant memory, but don’t despair… With winter comes Christmas and with Christmas comes DECORATIONS (one of our favourite things!). It’s time to start thinking about the big day, buying presents and checking whether your Christmas tree has survived the year in the attic

One of the many questions we get asked is “what garden furniture can be left outside?” Depending on the materials used, some types of garden furniture is better suited to the outdoor weather than others.

When it comes to deciding which type of garden furniture is best, there are so many choices available to satisfy different tastes and budgets. With such a wide range of styles & materials available, choosing a stylish dining set for entertaining friends & family, a sun lounger to enjoy the summer sun or even a simple bench where you can sit and unwind after a hard day’s work should not be too difficult with our buyers guide.

We are excited to reveal our new attractive outdoor space where you can sit down and relax or enjoy food from our highly rated café

If you are like me, you would have probably stored most of your garden furniture in the shed or garage this winter. Some of the larger or more hard wearing garden furniture would have been kept outside, perhaps with a water proof cover to protect it from the winter elements. Now spring is here, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your garden furniture for the summer.