The Woolly Gardener's Guide: Sustainable Gardening Tips by Hortiwool

Discover five easy ways to create a more sustainable garden — from going peat-free to using natural wool instead of plastic. Learn how Hortiwool Garden Pads can support eco-friendly gardening practices.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your garden and to help it thrive. Explore essential gardening jobs for summer and discover how Hortiwool Garden Pads naturally feed, hydrate and protect your plants in the warmer months.

Give your garden a natural boost with wool in the soil. From improved moisture retention to slow-release nutrients, discover how Hortiwool Garden Pads and Hanging Basket Liners help you grow more sustainably.

Get your garden ready for the growing season with essential spring gardening tasks. Learn how Hortiwool Garden Pads can help enrich soil, lock in moisture, protect young roots, and suppress weeds naturally.

Discover how to create a thriving kitchen garden with easy-to-grow fruit and veg. Learn how Hortiwool Garden Pads can improve soil health, retain moisture, and protect plants for a sustainable and productive growing space.

Discover the powerful mental health benefits of gardening! In this blog, we explore how tending to plants can reduce stress, improve mood, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re nurturing a small herb garden or a lush outdoor space, gardening offers a therapeutic way to connect with nature and boost your well-being.

Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small urban space, creating a wildlife-friendly garden is possible with the right planning, materials, and an eco-conscious mindset. At Hortiwool, we believe in enhancing your garden’s natural beauty while nurturing the environment, and one of the best ways to do this is by incorporating our sustainable wool products. Let’s explore how you can create a wildlife-friendly garden that not only looks beautiful but also supports biodiversity.

Copper is known for its durability and antimicrobial properties and has long been favoured in various industries for its sustainability credentials. When combined with Hortiwool, copper pots offer a perfect synergy of functionality and sustainability in gardening. Read our top 4 reasons to opt for copper in the garden.

Spring is slowly creeping in, (at last!) has anyone noticed their daffodils sprouting? So, what better time to begin preparing your garden and stocking up on everything you need.

Here's our February to-do list, for the multi-use Hortiwool Garden Pads.

There’s lots of factors which can affect how long your Christmas tree stays looking fresh and healthy, but there’s plenty you can do to help it along the way.

We’ve put together our favourite tips to extend its life as much as possible

As the weather turns colder and the leaves begin to fall, gardeners know it's time to start preparing their gardens for winter. One material that is often overlooked but can be incredibly beneficial for winter gardening is wool. Yes, wool! Here are some of the benefits of using wool in your garden when preparing it for winter.

Many gardeners are now looking to adopt more sustainable practices and reduce their use of harmful chemicals and poisonous substances, particularly those in homes with pets, and children.

Others may have been left scratching their heads after the ban on metaldehyde slug pellets last year, however it is possible to deter pests sustainably!