Grown your own

Reading Time: 6 minutes October bridges the gap between summer’s abundance and winter’s dormancy. As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, this transitional month presents numerous opportunities to prepare your garden for the months ahead. Whether you’re protecting tender plants, planting spring-flowering bulbs, or harvesting the last of your crops, these essential tasks will protect and maintain your garden for…

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Repotting and transplanting are essential skills for gardeners to keep plants healthy and thriving during the cooler seasons. Repotting refreshes soil and provides space for roots, while transplanting relocates plants to better conditions. Here are some practical tips that can help you repot and transplant your plants this autumn without damaging them.  Why and…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Orchids grab attention with their beautiful, exotic flowers and delicate-looking petals. They are stunning plants, and not as fussy as some people believe. But they do need a specific, suitable compost. Usually gardeners use bark-based compost as a growing medium for orchids, but here’s something that’s way better. Coco & Coir’s orchid compost is made…

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,…