Verve Shares Easy Spring Planting Tips for National Gardening Week

Verve supports new and beginner gardeners this National Gardening Week

What is National Gardening Week?

National Gardening Week takes place from the 27th of April to the 3rd of May and is a celebration designed to encourage people of all ages and experience levels to get involved in gardening. National Gardening Week aims to raise awareness of the positive benefits gardening can have on everyday life, particularly for mental and physical wellbeing. From reducing stress and improving mood to encouraging gentle movement and time spent outdoors, National Gardening Week highlights how gardening can support health, happiness, and connection with nature, inspiring more people to discover the joy of growing.

Top tips for a constantly blooming garden

To keep your garden constantly blooming, choose plants and flowers that flower in different seasons. Ensure you regularly deadhead plants to prolong growth periods and consider companion planting. Flowering plants need at least six hours of direct sunlight for their best growth, so it is important to be aware of plant placement in your garden.

Add Bedding Plants to your Garden!

Buying bedding plants is an easy way to add instant colour and impact to your outdoor space. Verve bedding plants are available all year round and are carefully selected to suit each season, so you can enjoy strong, healthy plants and long‑lasting flowering. Outdoor planting follows three key seasons Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter with bedding plants designed to be refreshed each season, making it easy to update your garden as the months change. If you’re looking for plants that last year after year, Verve’s hardy and perennial ranges are a great choice, delivering reliable colour and structure that you can enjoy for seasons to come.

Easy plants to grow as beginners

Marigolds are a great garden plant for beginners. Being low maintenance, they thrive in a variety of conditions and are ideal for borders, pots and vegetable gardens. Available as bedding plants or seeds, marigolds are a favourite for vibrant summer displays, delivering long‑lasting colour throughout the season and helping to brighten borders and containers.

Sunflowers are easy to grow and thrive in sunny spots. They are known for their fast growth and produce seeds that can be replanted for future blooms. Sunflowers grow best when planted at the back of borders or against walls and fences, as this provides the support they need to grow tall.

Planting tips for April and May

During April and May an increase in daylight allows more to be grown outside. However, cold spells can still occur, so it’s important to protect plants when needed. Spring weather can surprise us all, ensure to water in dry periods and check drainage when heavy periods of rain occur. To keep your garden thriving, start with healthy soil. Refresh beds with new soil, add mulch, and remove weeds early. Water the soil before sowing seeds and keep it moist while seeds germinate. Also, prune Spring-flowering shrubs and sow vegetables for a productive season.

Houseplant tips for beginners

When choosing a houseplant, the most important thing is knowing where you want to place it and selecting a plant that suits the light levels in that space. For beginners, or for those unsure about light conditions, choosing a plant that performs well across a range of light levels makes things simple.

Peace lilies are a great choice for first‑time houseplant owners, as they tolerate both bright and low‑light areas and need very little day‑to‑day care. During spring and summer, they benefit from being fed twice a month with Verve Liquid Plant Feed, while enjoying temperatures between 12–24°C.

Keep compost lightly moist, avoiding waterlogging. If your Peace Lily starts to need watering more than once a week, it may be ready to repot using Verve Peat‑Free Houseplant Compost. Verve’s 12cm Peace Lily fits perfectly into plant pots with an opening of 13cm or larger, such as the Verve White Ceramic Plant Pot, available in a range of colours and sizes.

For ongoing care, simply remove any dead leaves and gently wipe dust from the foliage with a damp cloth to keep your plant looking its best.

About B&Q

B&Q, part of Kingfisher plc, is the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailer, with over 300 stores and a wide online presence offering more than 40,000 products. Committed to helping customers create better homes and gardens, B&Q combines in-store expertise with digital innovation and sustainable solutions.