Advice Guides
This section of our website is continually being updated and we now have quite a library of useful guides to caring for and growing plants in your garden and allotment. If there's anything you'd like to see, let us know and we'll consider adding it to our growing collection.
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How to look after your Acer
This is our advice on how to look after an Acer - the Pacific way! Follow our hints and tips and you’ll enjoy these stunning trees for many years to come. -
How to look after alpine plants
Alpines are no longer the preserve of the rockery although they are well-known for thriving in this kind of setting. Find out more by downloading this factsheet. -
How to make the most of your bulbs
Learn how to plant and care for your bulbs to ensure wonderful displays -
How to look after Clematis
Every garden should have at least one of these pretty, trailing and exotic climbers. Find out how to look after yours. -
How to look after climbing plants
Every garden needs climbers for height and interest - or maybe to cover an unsightly wall, fence or shed. Get more information here. -
How to choose the right compost
Just as it says - this is a guide to help you get the most from your compost -
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Hanging basket care
You can display hanging baskets all year round with a careful selection of plants and the proper care. Download our factsheet for more details. -
How to care for Heathers
What do you need to know to about planting and growing Heathers in your garden? Download our useful fact sheet now! -
Herbs and how to look after them
Every kitchen garden should have a handy supply of fabulous herbs. Let us talk you through the care of managing a herb garden. -
The Pacific lawncare guide
For the perfect lawn, you just need to follow some practical advice and put in the work to enjoy it all year round, but especially in the warmer months -
How to get the most from Pansies
Pansies are something we are very well known for - we grow many, many thousands each year. Find out how to look after them here. -
How to plant seed potatoes
There is nothing quite like the taste of home-grown potatoes in ready supply and freshly harvested for each meal. Let us help you grow your own! -
How to look after Rhododendrons
A traditional favourite that graces many gardens - take care of yours by finding out what it needs to stay healthy and beautiful -
How to grow Roses successfully
So many varieties and so much choice! Download our useful roses factsheet for more information on their general care. -
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How to look after shade plants
Nearly every garden will have some area of shade. Do you know the plants that will grow best in this area? Our handy guide will tell you all you need to know about shade loving plants. -
How to plant a tree
It's quite similar to planting anything else so you might be more confident in tackling a tree planting project with our useful download
