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

Late frosts can catch gardeners out, especially in January. Discover simple, natural ways to protect seedlings from cold snaps and learn how Hortiwool Garden Pads provide a reusable, compostable winter solution.

Planning your 2026 kitchen garden starts now. From preparing soil to choosing crops and managing water naturally, discover how thoughtful planning and Hortiwool Garden Pads can help you grow a productive, sustainable garden year-round.

January may be cold and quiet, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden. From early sowing indoors to planting bare-root fruit trees, discover what to grow in January and how Hortiwool Garden Pads help protect and prepare your garden for the season ahead.

Short on time but want to start the new year right? Discover how the last-minute Gardener can tackle essential winter jobs, protect plants with wool, and use Hortiwool Garden Pads to keep the garden cosy and ready for spring.

Gardening in December may be quiet, but it’s far from idle. From sowing herbs and salads indoors to planting garlic, fruit trees, and hardy crops outdoors, there’s plenty to keep your winter garden thriving. Discover what to grow this month and how Hortiwool Garden Pads can support your plants through the coldest days of the year.

Winter can be a tough season for gardeners, but Hortiwool Garden Pads offer natural insulation, protection and enrichment to help your garden stay resilient. Here are five clever ways to use them throughout the colder months.

As temperatures drop, your garden doesn’t have to go dormant. Discover how Hortiwool Garden Pads can help protect your soil, extend your growing season, and keep your garden eco-friendly throughout winter.

Keep your garden thriving as temperatures drop! From insulating roots with Hortiwool Garden Pads to eco-friendly mulching and cloches, our tips help you protect tender plants naturally through the colder months.

Autumn is the perfect time to care for the soil beneath your feet. Discover how microbes, worms, and organic matter work together to create healthy, living soil and how Hortiwool Garden Pads can naturally boost soil health this season.

October is a key month for UK gardeners! Learn which overwintering crops to plant, how to extend your harvest with succession sowing, and which microgreens you can grow indoors. Plus, see how Hortiwool Garden Pads can protect and nurture your autumn garden.

Discover what to plant, how to protect crops and flowers, and the essential jobs to tackle during autumn. With Hortiwool Garden Pads, your garden will be ready to thrive through the colder months and bloom beautifully in spring.

September is a month of transition in the garden, with plenty still to sow, plant, and prepare for autumn. From hardy greens and strawberry runners to spring bulbs and lawn care, discover what to grow in September – plus how Hortiwool Garden Pads can help you make the most of the season.