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

April is the perfect time to sow seeds, transplant young plants, and prepare your garden for the months ahead. Discover what to grow this month, from vegetables to flowers, and learn how Hortiwool Garden Pads can help you create a thriving, sustainable garden.

Community Garden Week is a time to celebrate shared green spaces and the people who nurture them. Discover how using wool in the garden with Hortiwool Garden Pads can help community gardens thrive by enriching soil, retaining moisture, and supporting sustainable growing.

March is the perfect time to kickstart your garden for spring. Discover what to plant, how to prepare your soil, and essential tips for a thriving garden when growing in March.

Start the New Year with a flourishing garden! Our January Growing Guide shares essential gardening tasks, indoor sowing tips, and ways to protect your plants from frost. Whether you're planning your garden or nurturing early crops, discover how to make the most of this productive winter month.

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!

Discover eco-friendly gardening techniques that benefit both your garden and the planet in our latest blog. Learn how composting, water conservation, and organic pest control can enhance your garden’s health while reducing your environmental impact. Explore the sustainable benefits of Hortiwool Garden Pads, made from British wool, and find out how these sustainable natural materials can support your eco-conscious gardening efforts. Plus, don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list for more tips on sustainable gardening!

As October rolls in, the cool autumn air brings with it the final opportunities to prepare your garden for winter. Although the growing season is w...

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.

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.

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.