Gardening Tips & Tricks

  1. Autumn Planting Guide

    Autumn Planting Guide

    The gardens look to be slowing down in autumn and the blazing display of summer is followed by the cooler, shorter, golden days of autumn. The plants are dying back, and the trees are changing colour ...

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  2. What to Plant in Summer

    What to Plant in Summer

    Almost every gardener knows the proverb ‘you reap what you sow’ and, whilst this relates to many things in life, it is directly relevant to Haylofters throughout the growing year. It not only ...

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  3. Tips for Beginner Gardeners

    Tips for Beginner Gardeners

    Introduction “Oh, let me give you some cuttings”, “In my day...…”,  “ In our old garden I grew the most beautiful (insert obscure name here)”...prepare to hear such phrases now you ...

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  4. Our Plant Formats

    Young Plants Young plants are in the first stage of a plant's development. Usually measuring approximately 8-15cm (3-6”) from root base to stem tip, although they are often larger. We recommend ...

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  5. How to Naturalise Bulbs

    How to Naturalise Bulbs

    Have you ever been on a crisp walk in late winter or early spring and come across colourful carpets of crocus or stunning swathes of snowdrops amongst a woodland? You can easily create similar ...

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  6. How to Plan & Perform a Garden Makeover

    How to Plan & Perform a Garden Makeover

    A garden makeover can seem a mammoth task but, in our humble opinion, is always a worthwhile endeavour! Not only does it add value to your home - it more than pays for itself when the outside space ...

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  7. How to Prune Roses

    How to Prune Roses

    Bush Roses- English, Hybrid and Floribundas: These varieties of Rose can be pruned during late winter/early spring when the first signs of growth start to emerge. Remove all dead, diseased and ...

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  8. 10 Reasons Why We Are Potty For Penstemons

    10 Reasons Why We Are Potty For Penstemons

    Penstemons are a long-standing Hayloft favourite and it’s not hard to see why as they offer you so much and ask for very little in return. Keep reading for our top 10 reasons why we just love these ...

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  9. Pruning Trees and Shrubs

    Pruning Trees and Shrubs

    When to Prune Trees and Shrubs: Energy is stored within new shoots and so it is recommended to prune whilst your shrubs or trees are either dormant or just before emerging growth. However, the exact ...

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