As part of its Make It Bloom campaign, the garden centre group is sharing straightforward, confidence-boosting guidance to help gardeners make smarter planting decisions by understanding light levels, garden orientation and plant labels. One of the most crucial — and frequently overlooked — starting points is knowing whether your garden faces north, south, east or west.
The group explains: “South‑facing gardens enjoy sunlight for most of the day and are ideal for many popular flowering plants, while north‑facing gardens receive less direct sun but are perfectly suited to shade‑loving plants and lush foliage. East‑facing gardens benefit from gentler morning light, while west‑facing gardens enjoy warmer afternoon and evening sun, creating different conditions that can be used to great effect.”
Julian Palphramand, Head of Plants at British Garden Centres, said: “There’s no such thing as a bad garden – it’s simply about understanding what you’re working with. Once you know how the sun moves across your space, choosing the right plants becomes much easier, and gardening instantly feels more achievable.”
Alongside understanding your garden’s sun orientation, it is essential to look out for the relevant symbols displayed on plant labels and in-store signage. These icons clearly indicate whether a plant favours full sun, partial shade or full shade, enabling shoppers to swiftly match plants to the conditions within their garden.
By combining these symbols with a sound knowledge of garden orientation, gardeners can rest assured they are giving their plants the finest possible opportunity to flourish. Throughout all British Garden Centres, customers will also spot red circle symbols denoting that the plant was cultivated within the group’s own nurseries, reports the Mirror.
The garden centre chain confirms its staff are on hand to offer expert guidance across all its sites, stating it is “making it easier than ever for gardeners of all abilities to enjoy the process and see great results”. It further added: “Whether planting up a sunny border or brightening a shady corner, getting to know your garden is the simple first step to helping it truly bloom this spring.”
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