The Hilltop Blog

Spring may still be a couple of months away, but with lockdown likely to be with us for a while (and many of us going stir crazy!), there’s no better time to start preparing your garden ready for the Vernal Equinox. So what will you need to do? Well, follow these 5 simple steps and you’ll have your garden looking great in no time at all!

2020 has been a strange year and I think it’s safe to say we’re all looking forward to seeing the back of it! Fingers crossed that 2021 is a much more positive, productive and prosperous year for everyone. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s not forget that we still have Christmas 2020 to get through!

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a stressful year so far, and this looks set to continue over the coming months. Many of us (me included) have found much needed sanctuary in our gardens during this difficult time. Whether you like to spend your time gardening, playing football with the kids, or relaxing with a book, our garden offers us a haven to relax, unwind and forget about the stresses of the outside world.

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! So, if you’re one of the many people who have recently found solace in gardening, here’s some tips on how to extend your talents and create that perfect garden you’ve always dreamed of.

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.

Recently natural stone pebbles have become extremely popular in homes. This is because of their wide range of colours and versatile uses. We hope this article will inspire you and provide you with a few ideas on how and where you can use natural stone pebbles in your own home.

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. So come and choose the perfect tree for your home.

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.