Tips & Advice

This year, we have expanded our assortment of Christmas decorations to cater to the diverse tastes of all our valued customers. Our store has been...

During the colder and darker months, it is easy to get caught up amongst the gloominess, but there are many houseplants that are suitable for a...

Upcoming Events Throughout the year we hold seasonal events that are structured around children’s school holidays. These activities can range from...

August As we approach the later months of summer it is essential that we are making watering a priority. With hotter and dryer months behind us, we...

ROSE JACOBS LADDER DELPHINIUM HYDRANGEA AGAPANTHUS DAHLIA CENTAUREA MONTANA...

  Plastic is extremely useful in the garden and most things you buy for your garden, such as plants, will be sold in plastic… however this comes at...

Watering Tips Effective watering techniques are crucial for maintaining healthy plants during hot weather. As part of the HTA's 'Get Summer Colour'...

The peak of Summer July brings long, warm days that last late into the evening. It is the ideal time of year to potter about in the garden after...

Companion planting is an effective method of maintaining a natural balance in your garden by growing plants together that are mutually beneficial....

Sustainable gardening is becoming increasingly important and luckily a lot more people are adapting to gardening in a more sustainable way. As the...

Summer arrives  The extra hours of sun and warmth during this month encourages the garden to have a burst of growth. The extra light also means that...

Throughout the year and especially in the spring-summer months, Chessington Garden Centre welcome in a variety of pollinators, just like your garden...

It's wedding season...   When it comes to choosing your wedding flower, although really exciting, it can be extremely hard and this is because...

Bringing you the best fresh local produce Chessington Garden Centre Farmshop continues to develop and extend the food offering of its butchery,...

Our team of experts have put together a list of fruits, vegetables and dairy products that your pet may enjoy. Remember, just like humans, some...

Dahlia Dahlias are a beautiful colourful flower that typically bloom from midsummer through to late Autumn. Because they don't survive well in...

Our advice for you... Choosing a tree for a smaller area can be tricky. We always recommend taking inspiration from gardens that are of a similar...

We are holding our very own Wildlife Week from the 3rd April until the 9th April! We will be running a kids wildlife hunt where children can find...

Where to start when making your own You can either buy a glass terrarium jar or make one of your own out of a food jar, fish bowl or vase. Start by...

Gift Ideas If you're stuck for gifts and don't want to get your mum the same thing as last year, keep reading for our recommendations to make your...

Sometimes, the colder weather isn't the most inviting when it comes to going out in the garden, but the difference between a poor season and a great...

Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be exciting, rewarding and enjoyable. To make sure you get a successful season, you will need to work...

Local Fresh Honey There's nothing better than knowing the honey from our farm shop is made locally and with a great cause behind it. The Surrey...

  Common Name: Delphinium, Larkspur, Consolida The delphinium is a hardy perennial that can survive winter and return the following year. They are...