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Deck the halls with top trending festive décor this Christmas
As we step closer to Christmas, homes across Britain will be preparing to transform into winter wonderlands. But a common challenge that often occurs is knowing where to start and how to make this year’s décor memorable. To help navigate the festive season, Hillier Garden Centre’s has selected…
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Dinosaurs and retro trains set to make a comeback for the top gifts this Christmas
As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, and many begin the search for the perfect present, Hillier Garden Centre’s has a selection of gifts for the young, and not so young, alike. With presents for children often being the most challenging to buy, Hillier Garden Centre’s has revealed…
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Join the new Storytime with Father Christmas and celebrate the magic of Christmas at Hillier Garden Centres
As the festive season approaches, Hillier Garden Centres warmly welcomes visitors to celebrate the Christmas spirit with a host of exciting events designed to delight all ages. From indulging in seasonal treats and getting hands-on with creative workshops, to making magical memories with the family…
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Add some extra sparkle this Christmas with new Storytime and Breakfast with Santa at Hillier Garden Centres
As the festive season approaches, Hillier Garden Centres warmly welcomes visitors to celebrate the Christmas spirit with a host of exciting events designed to delight all ages. From indulging in seasonal treats and getting hands-on with creative workshops, to making magical memories with the family…
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Hillier Trees Celebrates Grown in Britain Week, Supporting Local Sustainability and Innovation
Hillier Trees, one of the UK’s leading tree suppliers, is proud to announce its participation in Grown in Britain Week, an initiative that champions the benefits of sourcing locally grown plants and trees. As a company deeply rooted in British horticulture, Hillier’s commitment to sustainability…
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Hillier Garden Centre Newbury completes largest redevelopment with exciting new concessions
Hillier Garden Centre Newbury is thrilled to announce the completion of its extensive redevelopment with the opening of some brand-new concessions. Last year, the Newbury centre underwent a transformative redevelopment, with the first phase completed in Autumn 2023. This ambitious project, the…
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Top five Hillier plants for instant summer colour!
In these warmer months, most of us are looking forward to spending more time in the garden, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying a vibrant, bright outdoor space. Although the main planting season has passed, there's always time to add a splash of colour with stunning flowering blooms. Hillier has a…
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Hillier furthers commitment to sustainable growing with unveiling of new facility
Hillier has commenced the build of a new state-of-the-art growing structure at its Hampshire nursery, as part of the latest step in its sustainability commitment. The new structure spans an impressive 1.2 hectares of the 40-hectare Hillier container nurseries where over one million plants a year are…
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Hillier ticks all the boxes for 2024 home and garden trends with launch of first furniture range
Leading horticultural brand Hillier has launched its first-ever range of garden furniture, designed to elevate buyers’ al fresco dining experiences. With an eye on both classic comfort and 2024 home and garden trends, the two new sets of outdoor furniture mark an exciting next step for Hillier.
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Hillier ticks all the boxes for 2024 home and garden trends with launch of first furniture range
Leading horticultural brand Hillier has launched its first-ever range of garden furniture, designed to elevate buyers’ al fresco dining experiences. With an eye on both classic comfort and 2024 home and garden trends, the two new sets of outdoor furniture mark an exciting next step for Hillier.
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Hillier Garden Centres return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live as proud sponsors of the Let’s Talk Plants stage and plant supplier for Adam Frost’s show garden
Hillier Garden Centres is thrilled to announce its return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the third year. As part of its continued support for the event, this year Hillier will be sponsoring the Let’s Talk Plants stage in the Floral Marquee and supplying the plants for Adam Frost’s Chef’s…
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Hillier wins top accolade with Ideal Home Garden Retailer of the Year Award
Leading garden centre chain, Hillier has sealed its place at the forefront of the industry by winning Ideal Home’s Garden Retailer of the Year Award. The company pipped other top garden retailers to the post, winning due to its brand built around delivering industry-leading expertise and…
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Hillier Garden Centres shares guide to growing Peonies
Peonies (Paeonia) are hardy herbaceous and shrubby perennials with pretty flowers and attractive foliage, there are three types of Peony, herbaceous, tree, and itoh. Their captivating charm elevates any landscape, and they are the perfect addition to garden borders. Their leaves are composed of…
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Hillier celebrates trio of nods for Plant of the Year
As excitement mounts ahead of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Hillier is thrilled to have three of its new plant introductions for 2024 shortlisted by the RHS in its annual Plant of the Year awards. Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White', Mahonia eurybracteata subsp, ganpinensis ‘Meteor…
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New Account Manager is the final piece of the puzzle for Hillier’s Amenity team
A new appointment at Hillier Trees, marks the conclusion of a two-and-a-half year focus on developing the company’s amenity team. Will Innes-Taylor has been appointed to the team as an Account Manager, joining Gavin Bell and Ben Kyte as the third hire to the team in as many months. While Gavin and…
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Hillier unveils woodland themed garden design for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
Hillier has unveiled its garden design for the 2024 BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair. As headline sponsor of the show, the leading nursery will curate a cultivated woodland themed display perfectly suited to the New Forest surroundings of the show. The garden will embody a traditional woodland…
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Hillier Garden Centres announces new plant introductions for 2024
Hillier Garden Centres has announced the launch of three new additions to its plant range, including two varieties bred by Alan Postill, one of the UK’s greatest plant breeders. This year's selection of new introductions features a combination of both flowering and foliage plants that are suitable…
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Hillier Welcomes Two New Account Managers to Amenity Team
Hillier, the UK’s largest grower of semi-mature trees in the UK, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new account managers, Ben Kyte and Gavin Bell, to support its Amenity division. With a passion for horticulture and sales, Ben has over 14 years of experience in the industry.
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Unearth your creativity at Hillier Garden Centres' Terrarium and Houseplant Workshop
This February, Hillier Garden Centres is inviting visitors to dive into the world of botanical creativity with its Terrarium and Houseplant Container Workshops. Crafters can unleash their imagination, have fun, and create something truly personal and unique for their home. During these engaging and…
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New online tree resource launches to make sourcing the highest quality trees for landscape projects easier than ever
Hillier has unveiled its new amenity website, showcasing its vast offering of field and container grown amenity trees. Trees.hillier.co.uk has been introduced following last year’s successful launch of The Hillier Tree Guide. The enhanced online offering allows customers to browse an extensive…
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Robert Hillier Hands Over to The Next Generation
It’s time for a new chapter at Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Chairman Robert Hillier has announced that he will be standing down from his position of Chairman and will hand the reins of the family-run business over to George Hillier, who will take the role of Chairman from 1st January 2024. Robert will…
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How to overwinter plants so they survive the frosty season
‘Tis the season of wrapping up warm when leaving the house, defrosting cars before travelling and lighting fires to keep away the chill on long, winter nights. Although we take great pains to keep ourselves cosy over the colder months, often gardens are forgotten. It’s important to protect…
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Kick off the Christmas season with Hillier’s festive events!
As the holiday season approaches, get into the festive spirit with Hillier’s 2023 events calendar. Hillier is thrilled to invite visitors to experience the joy of Christmas with an array of magnificent events that promise to make this year’s celebrations truly magical. From Christmas lunch or…
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Hillier Garden Centre Newbury’s first stage of redevelopment is now complete!
The opening of the new retail building at Hillier Garden Centre Newbury showcases exciting new product ranges, brands and coffee shop! Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers of Newbury are in for a treat as their newly redeveloped Hillier Garden Centre has been unveiled showcasing new products…
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Top five plants from Hillier to create instant impact in your garden this summer
As we approach the summer months, many people are beginning to spend more time outside in the garden, enjoying the sights of summer sunshine and creating a bright, colourful outdoor space. It’s never too late in the season to continue adding pops of colour to the garden with beautiful blooms.
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Brighten up your garden with Hillier’s top five plants for spring
As we head towards better weather and warmer days, it’s the perfect time to add a splash of spring colour and texture to flower beds and borders. From pansies to clematis, there are an array of flowers and plants to add to your garden to create a colourful and welcoming environment throughout the…
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Hillier announces new plant introductions for 2023
Hillier Garden Centres has announced the introduction of four new additions to its nurseries in 2023, some of which will be exclusive to Hillier Garden Centres. This year’s selection is a beautiful mixture of flowering and foliage plants suitable for garden beds and planters and includes…
