Give Your Garden a Springtime Facelift for Less this Easter
Is your garden in need of some post-winter TLC? Or perhaps you’d just like to freshen it up ahead of the summer months? Either way, the Easter break is the perfect time to get started. From eye-catching perennials and soil enrichers to decorative elements and outdoor dining essentials, Oxford Garden Centre has all bases covered. Plus some excellent offers available to help you bring your garden back to life without breaking the bank. So, if you’d like to give your outdoor space a budget-friendly makeover in the near future, keep reading for inspiration.
Nourish your garden soil after the winter
Cold, damp weather during the winter can take its toll on your soil's health. Due to this, it’s worth conditioning the soil in spring to increase its nutrients prior to planting. Give your garden beds an initial tidy up by removing dead plants and fallen leaves. Then spread a 2-3 inch layer of compost on top of the soil, before folding it in with a garden fork to combine the two. And if you’re going to plant flowers in pots, ensure you use new compost to limit the risk of disease.
At Oxford Garden Centre, we stock a range of options, like Melcourt’s Peat Free Multipurpose Compost with slow-release fertilisers. This is ideal for improving soil quality and aiding seed and plant growth in pots and borders. Better still, our 40L bags are now 5 for the price of 4!
Alternatively, you could opt for one of our bestselling manure products. While it may not sound overly appealing, farmyard manure is an excellent source of nutrients for flowers, vegetables and more. And roses thrive especially well in it! Order 3 bags of Westland Gro-Sure Farmyard Manure for the price of 2 this Easter. Or get a free bag of Woodland Horse Manure with every 4 you buy. Whichever you choose, you can expect increased crop yields and beautiful blooms!
Add colour by planting new flowers and shrubs
On that note, if you’re looking for some new bedding plants or plug plants for potting on, why not call in to see us? You’ll find a huge display of spring favourites on display at our Oxford store, including pansies, primroses and crocuses. Plus geraniums and lavender for creating vibrant herbaceous borders, and various seeds, shrubs, herbs, trees and indoor house plants.
Need some new pots to plant them in? Our ever-popular Apta Himalaya collection includes hand-thrown terracotta pots in several shapes and sizes, starting from just £7.49. Or you might prefer our traditional JC lead-effect planters which are ideal for larger shrubs, and sturdy yet lightweight. On top of that, both ranges offer excellent frost resistance for year round use.
Once planted, we’d recommend mulching around your potted and border plants. This will help to retain moisture and suppress weed growth, whilst disguising the bare soil for a neater finish. And if you go for organic mulch, it will slowly degrade over time and enrich the soil. The rustic Westland Landscaping Bark is particularly popular right now and costs just £9.99 per bale!
Try your hand at growing your own vegetables
Alongside planting flowers, how about incorporating edibles into your garden? You could even get the kids involved during the holidays! Our garden centre has numerous vegetable plants and seeds to browse, including hardy cold season options like carrots, beetroot and cauliflower. Or with the weather warming up, you could opt for salad essentials like lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes.
To ensure best results, we also supply handy growbags to help regulate temperature and create the perfect growing conditions. These can be placed practically anywhere, from greenhouses to raised beds and even on patios – perfect if you’re short on space.
Our Westland Medium Growbags contain a rich potash formula that feeds up to three plants. Meanwhile, Westland’s Big Tom Tomato Planter bags are infused with seaweed to cultivate healthier tomatoes. On a slightly larger scale, our 1m and 1.8m wide VegTrug’s are perfect for growing veg and herbs on a patio or in a courtyard garden. Why not give them a try? The whole family will enjoy watching them grow – not to mention tucking into the finished products!
Enhance your garden’s appeal with decorative elements
Want to add a focal point to your outdoor space and just a touch of sophistication? Then we have just the thing. Our recently updated range of water features includes everything from classic wall fountains to contemporary feature waterfalls. And each one will make your garden feel more tranquil and attract more wildlife for minimal cost, even if you live in an urban area.
A centrepiece fire pit is another great decorative option for sprucing up simple gardens and patios. The heat output will create a more cosy and inviting atmosphere on cooler evenings. While the low-level light they produce means you can entertain guests outdoors for longer. Explore our full range of gas heaters and wood-burning fire pits online, with options to suit every budget. And some even come with their own grill rack!
Upgrade your BBQ and/or patio set ready for lighter nights
However, if you’re serious about cooking outdoors, then you should definitely take a look at our extensive BBQ collection. Our traditional Weber charcoal kettle models start from just £119.99, are built to last and extremely easy to clean. In addition, we have several affordable portable models which are ideal for smaller grilling sessions – and can also be packed up for trips. Or you could upgrade to a gas BBQ for less than £300 and enjoy greater efficiency.
Finally, if your garden furniture is starting to look tatty, now is the time to upgrade. At Oxford Garden Centre, we have multiple Kettler lounge sets and patio sets ready and waiting at heavily discounted prices. But only while stocks last! The Kettler Palma Corner Set in Oyster includes a weatherproof wicker corner sofa with table and stools for up to 8 people. Or if you have limited patio space or a small deck to work with, we have a mini version of the set too.
Looking for something more modern? Then the Kettler Elba Low Lounge Large Corner Set may be more suitable. Combining a chic aluminium frame and weathered teak tables, the style feels upmarket yet relaxed and is currently available with £1000 off! Or you could keep things simple with a classic steel Caredo Patio Set. Available in two colours and sizes, this durable garden furniture is a simple but firm favourite when it comes to outdoor dining. You’ll also have a choice of a round or rectangular table. And each set includes a parasol, complimentary base and seat cushions for comfort.
Kettler patio furniture offers in detail:
- Kettler Palma Corner in Oyster with Glass or Slat Table option – now only £1199.99.
- Kettler Palma Mini Set in Oyster (with option of glass or slat top table) – only £999.99. RRP £2149 – a saving of £1149!
- Kettler Elba Low Lounge Large Corner Set with Coffee Table in Grey or White colour – now £1399.99. RRP £2399 – a reduction of £999!
- Kettler Caredo 4 Seater Set with round table (Sage or Slate colours) – now £699.99 or the 6 Seater with rectangular table (Sage or Slate colours) for just £999.99.
Stop by for a visit: Oxford Garden Centre Easter opening hours
Whatever changes you’d like to make to your garden this spring, we’re on hand to help! Browse products online or visit us in branch to view our entire collection, including pots and plants for every eventuality.
Our opening times over Easter are as follows:
- Good Friday 29th March – 9am to 5pm
- Saturday 30th March – 9am to 5pm
- Easter Sunday – Closed
- Easter Monday 1st April – 9am to 5pm
Noticed that your hardscaping needs an update too while you’re at it? Our sister company AWBS is located next door and can supply gravel, paving, fencing, aggregates and more.
And, if that wasn’t enough, our team can also arrange free delivery for Oxfordshire residents, with no minimum order value. So what are you waiting for? Get your garden in order today.