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There's no denying that houseplants are having quite the moment right now and they are literally popping up everywhere – from high profile advertising campaigns to your next door neighbour's living room. So, how do you choose the right houseplant for you?  Firstly, consider the cactus. With its sculptural form and low maintenance needs, it's a great plant for your first foray into houseplants. They need very little watering and when grouped together, can create a real style statement. The 1970s favourite – the Cheese Plant (more formally known as the Monstera deliciosa) is also experiencing quite the revival with its...

At Garden Shop Online (GSO), we make it simple to bring style, comfort, and function to your outdoor spaces. As a UK-based, online-only retailer, we specialise in a wide range of home and garden lifestyle products, including house plants, garden structures, and outdoor furniture. Our collection combines trusted UK garden brands with carefully chosen products from artisan suppliers, giving you quality and uniqueness in every purchase. Gardens of All Sizes Whether you’re starting with a level plot at a new build home or transforming a terraced courtyard, GSO offers everything you need to create a stunning garden. From building materials...

Maintaining a winter garden in the UK involves a few key tasks to ensure your plants survive the colder months and your garden is ready for spring. Here's a breakdown of essential steps: Protecting Plants from Frost: Insulate vulnerable plants: Use fleece, bubble wrap, or hessian to protect tender plants like olive trees, fuchsias, and palms from frost and freezing temperatures. Mulch around the base of plants: Apply a layer of mulch (straw, wood chips, leaf mold) around the base of delicate shrubs and perennials to insulate roots and retain moisture. Move potted plants: If possible, move potted plants to...

When your outdoor space is at a premium a pergola could be a clever way of increasing your plant growing area by providing vertical support for climbing plants such as honeysuckle or rambling roses. As well as providing an attractive solid feature once the plants have grown they will cover the top beams of the pergola & provide shade on a hot sunny day. Solar or mains powered garden lighting will provide a lovely ambiance when it gets dark. Outdoor patio garden furniture can be sited underneath the pergola. The Grange Lean to Pergola (pictured) is ideal for use as...

If you are keen to add some new structure & form to your modern garden perhaps because you have just moved or want to give your existing garden a quick makeover to be able to enjoy the early Spring we have the answer for you. Our Value range of garden structures such as arches obelisks pergola seats rustic arch seats or companion seat sets creates a pleasing & instant appearance for small or unusually shaped gardens.