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  • Sustainable Gardening Practices for Eco-Conscious Gardeners

    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!
  • What to Grow in October: A Guide for UK Gardeners

    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...
  • Companion Planting: Nature's Pest Control

    Discover the natural power of companion planting, where certain plants are paired together to enhance growth, deter pests, and improve flavour. Learn about successful plant pairings like tomatoes with basil, and carrots with onions, while exploring how this eco-friendly method supports a healthy garden ecosystem. Plus, find out how the Hortiwool Garden Pad can complement your sustainable gardening practices.
  • Gardening for Mental Health: The Therapeutic Benefits of Tending to Plants

    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.
  • Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden with Hortiwool: Embrace Nature and Sustainability

    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.
  • What to Grow in September: A Guide for UK Gardeners

    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.
  • 4 Benefits of using Copper Pots & Hortiwool Garden Pads

    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.
  • February Gardening Guide: Cultivating Your Garden's Potential with Hortiwool

    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.

  • Our Top Tips To Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

    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

  • Prepare Your Garden For Winter With Hortiwool

    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.

  • How To Deter Pests, Without Causing Harm

    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!

  • 5 Ways To Use Wool To Improve Soil Health

    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.