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City Veg: a GYO giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Everything in the garden is growing full pelt at the moment. We can almost...

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Tips on edging your lawn this spring

Spring is here, and although the season often gives us a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to...

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New season, new look with fresh indoor plant pots for spring

This spring we're adding fresh flair to our indoor gardening range, with the launch of stylish new ideas for houseplants. Taking our cue...

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Gorgeous gardening gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is late this year, on 27 March – which makes it brilliant for gardeners! It’s also the first...

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Under the Canopy: beautiful new National Trust gardening accessories

This season sees the launch of two new gardening accessories in our ‘National Trust Made by Burgon & Ball’ licensed...

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Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

When you’re looking at choosing a lopper or shear, which is the right cutting tool for you? To help out,...

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Mister Right: introducing our new houseplant misters

If you’re a bit of a houseplant aficionado, you’ll love our latest idea for taking care of your cherished plants....

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Blooming love-ly! Plant names inspired by love

As February rolls round, the days start to get just that little bit lighter, and with Valentine’s Day just a...

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Help love to grow this Valentine’s Day

After the challenges of the last two years, we all need a little love. Whether it’s an ‘I love you’ gift...

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Make microgreens a must-have this winter

If at this point in the year you're craving fresh tastes on your table - and also missing the thrill...

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Share your 2021 garden – and win!

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED We all love our gardens – and over the last couple of years, outdoor space and...

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Plotalot: a veg-plot game giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED With winter approaching, we’ve been keeping our eyes open for something to fill the long,...

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Team Burgon and Ball: our top gifts for gardeners

At this time of year, you may well be casting around for gift inspiration - either for a green-fingered special...

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Take wild birds under your wing this winter

Inviting wild birds to share their lives with you is a lovely way to bring colour, life and drama into...

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Shrubs for winter colour and scent

The clocks going back is the ultimate incontrovertible proof that winter is on its way. The evenings may be drawing...

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The best Christmas gifts for gardeners 2021

This Christmas gardeners are in for a treat, as Burgon & Ball has a wide selection of gorgeous gardening gifts....

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Hedging your bets: plant a hedge this winter

If the autumn storms have damaged your fencing, why not consider replacing it with a hedge instead? Today hedges are...

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Plant a bulb lasagne: a kids' gardening project - with a giveaway!

Autumn is definitely here. The brisk mornings and early twilight leave us no doubt. But time in the garden doesn’t...

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Postcards from Chelsea: Our favourite things

At last! After a wait of two years and four months, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show finally took place in late...

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Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

A smooth, lush lawn is the perfect foil to any planting. From the first shy snowdrops to the autumn finale...

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The No Dig Garden: Go behind the scenes for a great giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED The gardens have been dismantled, the dust has settled, the glorious spectacle of the RHS...

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Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

Autumn is when, for the serious gardeners among us, the year begins. And we don’t just mean leafing through a...

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Green manures: the what and the why

As autumn approaches, it’s the ideal time to consider sowing a green manure. It might not sound that pleasant, but...

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Collect seeds now for a wonderful garden next year

August is the month when everything in the garden feels ripe and ready. It may feel like summer is starting...

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Gorgeous grey: new grey stripe Sophie Conran gardening accessories

If you love the classic elegance of our 'Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball' blue ticking stripe gardening accessories, but...

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Our favourite things at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2021

Well, it’s been a long time, but July’s RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival was an absolute treat for the senses....

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Keeping houseplants happy: our guide to watering your houseplants

In the summer, it’s not just your outdoor plants which need more watering. Houseplants are also taking advantage of the...

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Beautiful biennials: now's the time to plant for next year

Good things come to those who wait, we’re told… and that’s certainly true in the case of biennial flowers. Simply...

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Sowing seeds in June: there's still time to sow!

It may feel like you’ve slightly missed the boat when it comes to growing from seed this year. Social media...

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Make Dad’s day with a gardening gift for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up fast – this year it’s on 20 June. So it’s time to get organised with...

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National Children’s Gardening Week: a great gardening giveaway

National Children’s Gardening Week (29 May – 6 June) is coming up fast, and it’s the perfect time to...

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Win gardening goodies to get them gardening

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED You may have noticed a new range of children’s gardening tools and accessories on...

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A clean sweep: spruce up for spring!

At last, spring is here. The days are longer, spring bulbs are emerging, and we’ve even seen some blue skies....

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Introducing our new children's gardening range: National Trust ‘Get Me Gardening'

With gardening more popular than ever, we're introducing a new licensed children’s gardening range, in collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, the...

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Go wild For Mother’s Day! Win gardening goodies with Seedball

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we thought this year we’d go a little wild!...

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Mum's the word! Gardening gifts for marvellous Mums

Mother’s Day falls on March 14th this year, and that’s just a few weeks away. So it’s time to get...

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Practical pruning: how to prune shrub roses

Roses are without doubt an all-time favourite garden bloom in the UK. Time and again, the rose has topped the...

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A pedigree of performance: the Burgon & Ball story

We’re known today for our fine garden tools, and for our endorsement by the Royal Horticultural Society. But did you...

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Go bare this winter: why bare-root plants are brilliant

If you thought there’s not much planting to be done in winter, think again! Winter is the ideal time for...

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Stylish new looks in indoor pots

Our much-loved range of indoor plant pots sees exciting new additions this season, with the addition of a selection of stylish...

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Share your gardening plans for 2021 and win!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED It's been a difficult year, for all of us. Our gardens, allotments and outdoor spaces have...

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Six ways to combine practicality and sustainability in your garden

In this challenging year, we've appreciated time in the garden more than ever. It's been a place of escape, of...

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The best gardening gifts for Christmas 2020

In this most challenging of years, we all want to let our loved ones know how much they mean to...

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British Meadow: a new ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ collection

This Christmas there are beautiful new choices in our popular ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ range of gardening gifts The new ‘British...

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Corona: built for performance since 1928

If you’ve visited our website in recent months, you may have noticed a sprinkling of rather smart tools under the...

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Covid-19 update, November 2020

***UPDATE 16 DECEMBER*** With regret, we are currently unable to offer our £9.99 Express Delivery option. ****** Due to the...

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Father’s Day gifts for gardeners – they’ll make Dad’s day!

Father’s Day is coming up fast – this year it’s on 21 June. And with the current situation making planning...

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Limited offer: Father’s Day discount on ‘National Trust made by Burgon & Ball’ tools

At the moment, it’s easy to forget that the days are passing quickly, but Father’s Day is coming up fast....

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A bee-autiful giveaway! Win ‘The Secret Lives of Garden Bees’ plus planting tools

These are strange and unsettling times, for sure. But with all of us spending more time at home in recent...

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Covid-19 update

UPDATE 6 July 2020 We are now once again able to offer our normal service for orders from our online shop....

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Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

Bypass action, anvil action, scissor action... If you're looking at choosing a cutting tool, the terminology around loppers and shears can be a bit confusing. We take a look at the different types of cutting tools, how they work, and what's best to use for which garden jobs. Includes a handy glossary.

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Shrubs for winter colour and scent

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean an end to colour and interest in the garden. There are still many choices when it comes to creating a beautiful garden in winter. Here are six of our favourite shrubs for creating a winter garden with the ‘wow' factor.

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Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

A smooth, lush lawn is the perfect foil to any planting. From the first shy snowdrops to the autumn finale of the dahlias’ jewel hues, a lawn provides the classic garden backdrop. And next year’s lawn starts here! Here are five autumn lawn care tasks to tackle before winter sets in.

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Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

For gardeners, autumn is when the year begins. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give next year’s garden the best possible start. So instead of clutching at summer’s fading glories, get out there and get planting for the year ahead! Here's our guide on what to plant in autumn.

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The Burgon & Ball Journal

City Veg: a GYO giveaway

Tips on edging your lawn this spring

New season, new look with fresh indoor plant pots for spring

Gorgeous gardening gifts for Mother’s Day

Under the Canopy: beautiful new National Trust gardening accessories

Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

Mister Right: introducing our new houseplant misters

Blooming love-ly! Plant names inspired by love

Help love to grow this Valentine’s Day

Make microgreens a must-have this winter

Share your 2021 garden – and win!

Plotalot: a veg-plot game giveaway!

Team Burgon and Ball: our top gifts for gardeners

Take wild birds under your wing this winter

Shrubs for winter colour and scent

The best Christmas gifts for gardeners 2021

Hedging your bets: plant a hedge this winter

Plant a bulb lasagne: a kids' gardening project - with a giveaway!

Postcards from Chelsea: Our favourite things

Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

The No Dig Garden: Go behind the scenes for a great giveaway!

Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

Green manures: the what and the why

Collect seeds now for a wonderful garden next year

Gorgeous grey: new grey stripe Sophie Conran gardening accessories

Our favourite things at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2021

Keeping houseplants happy: our guide to watering your houseplants

Beautiful biennials: now's the time to plant for next year

Sowing seeds in June: there's still time to sow!

Make Dad’s day with a gardening gift for Father’s Day

National Children’s Gardening Week: a great gardening giveaway

Win gardening goodies to get them gardening

A clean sweep: spruce up for spring!

Introducing our new children's gardening range: National Trust ‘Get Me Gardening'

Go wild For Mother’s Day! Win gardening goodies with Seedball

Mum's the word! Gardening gifts for marvellous Mums

Practical pruning: how to prune shrub roses

A pedigree of performance: the Burgon & Ball story

Go bare this winter: why bare-root plants are brilliant

Stylish new looks in indoor pots

Share your gardening plans for 2021 and win!

Six ways to combine practicality and sustainability in your garden

The best gardening gifts for Christmas 2020

British Meadow: a new ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ collection

Corona: built for performance since 1928

Covid-19 update, November 2020

Father’s Day gifts for gardeners – they’ll make Dad’s day!

Limited offer: Father’s Day discount on ‘National Trust made by Burgon & Ball’ tools

A bee-autiful giveaway! Win ‘The Secret Lives of Garden Bees’ plus planting tools

Covid-19 update

Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

Shrubs for winter colour and scent

Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

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