Grown your own

Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you ever wandered through a garden centre and paused at the cacti section, wondering if these desert dwellers could thrive in our often drizzly British weather? But with the right know-how and a bit of tailored care, cacti can add a striking, low-maintenance flair to any UK home or outdoor space. These resilient plants,…

Reading Time: 7 minutes This guide answers common questions for gardeners sowing and planting hardy vegetables in the UK during autumn. You’ll learn how to select crops, prepare the soil, sow or plant correctly, care for plants, harvest, store, and tackle seasonal challenges like frost and wet weather. Understanding Hardy Vegetables What makes a vegetable “hardy”? Hardy vegetables can…

Reading Time: 5 minutes As autumn arrives in the UK, a unique kind of peace settles in, accompanied by shorter days and a crisp chill in the air. This isn’t a signal to wind down the garden, but an invitation to get creative. This season offers a fantastic opportunity to prepare for an even better year ahead. Let’s explore…

Reading Time: 6 minutes As August gives way to early September, UK gardens reach a pivotal point. It’s the perfect time to keep things productive while also laying the groundwork for autumn and spring. This guide offers clear, practical tips for beginners navigating the UK’s often unpredictable weather—think 15–25°C and a fair chance of rain. Harvesting and Garden Upkeep…

Reading Time: 5 minutes What preparations are needed for the ground before laying turf? How do I assess the soil quality and drainage? Soil Quality: Test the soil by digging a small sample (approximately 15 cm deep). Most soils in the UK are composed of clay, loam, and/or sand. Loamy soil is ideal for turf, but clay soils (common…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Picture Jane, a gardener in Bristol, turning her small courtyard into a thriving patch of herbs and flowers. With limited space and a busy life, she needed something simple yet effective. With a simple Google search, she found the Coco and Coir All-Purpose Compost. Our 100% peat-free, organic, all-purpose compost is delivered to your doorstep,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Summer in the UK brings longer days and warmer weather, perfect for houseplants to stretch their leaves and grow. But if you’re using peat-free houseplant compost, you might notice it staying wet longer than expected, leaving your plants looking droopy. July’s humid air can make this worse, but the good news is, with a few…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Let’s be honest. Not everyone has the time or the inclination to become Monty Don overnight. Maybe you’ve bought a basil plant from the supermarket five times, and it has died every single time. Maybe your idea of gardening is simple, uncomplicated and stress-free. Good news, you are right. You don’t need a greenhouse, a…

Reading Time: 4 minutes So your lawn’s got a few bald spots. Maybe it looks like someone dragged a paddling pool across it last summer and forgot to move it for two weeks. Or your dog’s taken a particular liking to one area. Either way, the good news is you don’t have to rip the whole thing up and…