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

Discover what crops, herbs, and foliage to harvest and forage for Christmas to add a personal, home-grown touch to your festive celebrations. From Brussels sprouts and parsnips to fragrant rosemary and holly, we share tips for this season's bounty and how to grow them for next year with the help of Hortiwool Garden Pads. Make your Christmas naturally abundant!

November may bring colder days, but it’s still a productive month for UK gardeners! From planting hardy vegetables and spring bulbs to frost-proofing with sustainable solutions like Hortiwool Garden Pads, this guide offers essential tips for growing in November. Discover how to set up your garden now for a vibrant and productive spring.

October half-term is just around the corner, and it’s a great chance to get kids outside and exploring nature in the garden! Gardening with kids ca...

Urban gardening is a fantastic way to bring nature into your home, even if you're working with limited space. In this blog, we'll explore creative solutions for growing plants on balconies, rooftops, or even indoors. Learn how container gardening, vertical gardens, and community plots can help you create your own green oasis. Plus, discover how Hortiwool Garden Pads can support your urban garden with sustainable, natural materials. Ready to grow green? Dive in for tips and inspiration!

September marks the transition from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn. While the days are shortening, the soil still holds summer's warmth, making it an excellent time to sow, plant, and transplant a variety of plants, vegetables and herbs! Here's our handy how-to gardening guide of what to plant in September.

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!

We all know the benefits of using wool for clothing, bedding and insulation, but it boasts so many amazing qualities which improve soil health in horticultural settings too!

Let’s explore how wool can improve the health of your soil, and the best ways to use it around your garden, or allotment.

There are lots of ways in which 100% Wool Garden Pads can come in handy before the main growing season begins.

We’ve put together a list of some of the best uses for the Hortiwool Garden Pad to help prepare your garden for spring!