Our Garden Journal

A Complete Buyer's Guide To The Traditional Sussex Trug

Discover the unique features of Traditional Sussex Garden, Strapped, Oval and Flower Trugs. Learn which trug is right for your gardening needs and why investing in handcrafted British craftsmanship offers... Read more...

Why Steel Garden Edging Is the Ultimate Long-Term Investment for Modern Gardens

Why invest in steel garden edging? When it comes to creating a professional-looking garden, the details matter. One of the most overlooked — yet most transformative — landscaping features is... Read more...

Why You Should Invest in a Claverton Garden Cloche

Maximise your garden’s potential with the Claverton Traditional Garden Cloche. Learn how this heritage-inspired cloche protects seedlings, extends your growing season, and adds classic style while boosting plant growth and... Read more...

Why Invest in Premium Garden Lighting for Your Garden

Transform your garden after sunset with premium outdoor lighting. Explore Urban Grow’s collection of durable, stylish lanterns and coach lamps, designed to enhance ambiance, highlight features, and create a welcoming,... Read more...

Incorporating Garden Sculpture

Bring your garden to life with Urban Grow’s handcrafted decorative sculptures. Learn how to create stunning focal points, enhance water bowls, and add artistic flair to your outdoor space with... Read more...

Matching Zinc Planters With Water Features

Create a beautifully unified garden with galvanised zinc planters and matching water features from Urban Grow. From the classic Sienna collection to contemporary Ravello designs, discover how coordinated materials, shapes,... Read more...

Our Guide To Arras Outdoor Dining Furniture

Bring timeless French-inspired elegance to your garden with the Arras outdoor dining furniture collection. Crafted from galvanised zinc for durability and finished with a naturally aging patina, these tables and... Read more...

Acrylic Water Fountains for Modern Gardens

Bring contemporary elegance to your outdoor space with Urban Grow’s acrylic water fountains. Featuring crystal-clear designs, lightweight construction, and soothing water flow, the Fusion 60, Fusion Oceanic 90, and Fusion... Read more...

Stone Water Features for Your Garden

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Stone Water Feature for Your Garden A well‑chosen stone water feature can transform any outdoor space, adding gentle movement, sound, and a sense of... Read more...

Why Choose a Stone Garden Bench?

Stone garden benches combine timeless design with exceptional durability, making them a popular choice for outdoor seating. In this guide, we explore the benefits of sandstone benches, including their weather... Read more...

Stone Garden Planters for Timeless Outdoor Style

Stone garden planters offer a timeless and durable way to elevate any outdoor space. Crafted from natural slate and sandstone, these planters combine strength, weather resistance, and unique natural textures.... Read more...

The Complete Waxed Canvas Maintenance Guide

Waxed canvas is valued for its durability and weather resistance, but regular care helps it last even longer. In this guide, we explain how to clean and re-wax waxed canvas... Read more...

Galvanised Steel Water Butts: Sustainable Garden Rainwater Storage

Galvanised steel water butts offer a stylish and sustainable way to collect rainwater in your garden. Handcrafted in England and inspired by historic lead cisterns, the Urban Grow collection combines... Read more...

Why Choose Galvanised Zinc Planters for Your Garden

Galvanised zinc planters offer the perfect balance of durability, elegance and practicality for modern gardens. Designed to withstand the elements while developing a beautiful natural patina over time, these planters... Read more...

Choosing the right garden apron

A good gardening apron keeps tools organised, protects clothing and improves comfort while you work outdoors. In this guide, we compare premium aprons from Alaskan Maker and Risdon & Risdon... Read more...

Handcrafted Willow Planters for Beautiful Gardens

Bring natural beauty and sustainable style to your garden with British willow planters from Urban Grow. Handcrafted from English-grown willow, these durable planters are eco-friendly, versatile, and perfect for everything... Read more...

Why Natural Twine Is Better Than Plastic Cable Ties

Natural garden twine is the eco-friendly alternative to plastic cable ties, offering biodegradable, flexible support for plants while reducing plastic waste. Products from the Nutscene range are gentle on stems, easy... Read more...

Natural Gardening Products from Norfolk Natural Living

Norfolk Natural Living offers a range of plant-based, eco-friendly gardening products designed to support healthy plants while protecting the environment. From natural greenfly repellents and black spot rescue sprays to... Read more...

Which Opinel Garden Knife Is Right for You? A Practical Guide

Opinel knives are trusted by gardeners for their sharp blades, simple design, and dependable craftsmanship. From the classic No.8 carbon and stainless steel knives to specialised tools like the mushroom... Read more...

Why Choose OJ Bron Copper Garden Hand Tools?

Copper garden hand tools are prized for their durability, comfort and long-term performance. The OJ Bron range combines rust-resistant copper heads with ergonomic wooden handles to create tools that last... Read more...

Niwaki Tool Maintenance Guide – Clean, Oil & Sharpen

Keeping your Niwaki tools in peak condition is essential for effortless, precise gardening. From secateurs and shears to digging and weeding tools, regular maintenance ensures they stay sharp, durable, and... Read more...

Transform Your Garden with the BAYOU Water Table

The ADEZZ BAYOU Water Table is a striking garden water feature available in coated steel or Corten steel, bringing elegance, movement, and sound to UK outdoor spaces. Its gently flowing... Read more...

Outdoor cooking on fire: the basics

Outdoor cooking on fire transforms your garden into a warm, inviting space for food and connection. From fire pits with grill attachments to fully equipped outdoor kitchens, cooking over open... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Fire Pits for UK Gardens

Outdoor fire pits are one of the most effective ways to transform a UK garden into a warm, inviting space for year-round use. From classic fire bowls to modern Corten... Read more...

Benefits of Fibreglass Planters

Fibreglass planters have become a leading choice for modern gardens, commercial landscapes, and interior planting schemes - and for good reason. Combining lightweight construction with exceptional durability, they offer the... Read more...

Choosing the right log store

Discover how the right log storage can keep your firewood dry, organised and ready to burn, while doubling as a striking design feature. From sculptural steel forms to durable Corten... Read more...

Elevate your garden with plinths

Elevate your outdoor space with beautifully designed garden plinths and pedestals. This guide explores how to use metal, Corten steel and aluminium plinths to showcase sculptures, planters and fire features,... Read more...

Add a Pond Wall to Transform Your Garden Pond

Discover how fixed and freestanding pond walls with blade or spout waterfalls add movement, sound, and architectural impact to your garden pond. Read more...

Why choose powder coated planters?

When specifying planters for residential gardens, commercial landscapes or rooftop terraces, durability and design flexibility are equally important. Galvanised steel powder-coated planters offer the perfect balance of both - combining... Read more...

What is Corten steel?

Have you ever wondered how Corten Steel achieves its stunning, rust-like patina? This fascinating process not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your garden but also contributes to the material's... Read more...

Benefits of using Corten steel in your garden

Are you looking to elevate your garden design with a material that's both functional and beautiful? Look no further than Corten steel! This incredible material offers a range of benefits... Read more...

Why Choose Natural Stone Planters?

Natural Stone has been used to manufacture plant pots for centuries. You can of course look at plastic and wood planters, even terracotta or cork but nothing stands the test... Read more...

Our Top 5 plants for colourful containers in autumn

Colourful Containers The air has turned a little fresher and the nights are starting to draw in earlier but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy colourful displays in the garden... Read more...

What can you forage for in the UK?

What do I need to take foraging? As with any outdoor activity it's always sensible to take water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Read more...

Garden Cloches - do you need one?

Everything you need to know about where the Garden Cloche came from and why you should have one in your garden. Read more...

5 Reasons to buy a garden deckchair

Traditional Wooden Deckchairs with a modern twist Discover our range of deckchairs which make the perfect garden seating solution for summer reading and relaxing. Read more...

Freestanding Aluminium Greenhouse | Urban Grow

Freestanding Aluminium Greenhouses

Freestanding Aluminium Greenhouse Features Freestanding aluminium greenhouses are an ideal choice for those who want to extend their gardening season, grow their own fresh produce, or simply enjoy the... Read more...

Types of Potting Sheds

A potting shed is a small shed or outbuilding with extra windows to let the light flood in and allow your young tender plants to flourish. Potting sheds are popular... Read more...

Everything you need to know about corten steel

Corten steel is a material commonly used outdoors, but what is it about this property that makes its good for use outside? We cover the questions commonly asked about this... Read more...

How To Keep A Water Feature Water Clean

Keeping a water feature clean is relatively straight forward providing you take a little time to do so every year. Follow these 3 steps to clean yours and see our... Read more...

Why choose a Potting Shed?

Choosing the right potting shed for your garden can be a difficult task. There are so many factors to consider, from size and price to style and functionality. But why... Read more...

Garden Water Bowl - A Simple Garden Water Feature

A Garden Water Bowl is a simple yet stunning water feature to add to your garden space. Water features such as a Garden Water Bowl can offer many benefits in... Read more...

National Allotment Week

It's National Allotment Week! The theme set by the National Allotment Society is 'Plotting For The Future'. A sustainable future is what we all need to start thinking about, so... Read more...

Fresh Lettuce for the Summer BBQ?

The key we have found to growing lettuce is by Sowing little and often, there is nothing better than having freshly grown lettuce ready for the summer BBQ or even... Read more...

Walled Gardens North Yorkshire

Walled Gardens we love them! We all love to get out and about so why not change your routine and visit a Walled Garden? There are so many amazing... Read more...

March Garden Tips

When it comes to March all we think about is sowing Tomatoes! We leave things a little later in March due to the cold weather in the North leading into... Read more...

February Garden Tips

February Gardening Tips We are almost in touching distance of Spring which is an excellent time of the year lighter nights warmer days and more time to spend in the... Read more...

January Garden Tips

January Growing Tips: We will provide a quick tips guide each month to keep you on track of what we believe are worthwhile tips when planning to grow veg, herbs... Read more...

Self Sufficient Garden | Grow Your Own | Urban Grow |

Give Self-Sufficiency a go! Growing Your Own

Has lockdown got you thinking about how self-sufficient you could be? Gardening and growing your own can be enormously fulfilling especially as you can grow your own produce which can... Read more...

Sloe Gin | How to make Sloe Gin | Foraging | Sloe Picking

Sloe Gin - Autumn has arrived!

Sloe Gin, as soon as those words are mentioned we know it's autumn A perfect tipple to have in front of a fire on those cold autumnal or winter evenings. ... Read more...

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