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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How to Care for Roses in Autumn & Winter

Roses are a garden favourite – there is so much to love about them; the blooms, the scent and the knowledge that there is a rose for pretty much every spot in the garden. To keep the roses in tip ...

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Gardening Without a Garden

According to the Office of National Statistics, only one in eight households in Britain have a garden, and ever since the COVID lockdowns, we are placing increasing value on a little patch of green of...

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How to Care for Young Plants

Where you have ordered a plant with the code beginning ‘YP’, you shall receive your chosen variety in the form of a young plant.It is recommended that young plants should be transplanted into ...

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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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Soil Types in the UK

Knowing your soil will enhance the prosperity of your plants during growth and throughout maturity. Depending on where we are located in the country, we will all have different soil types and PH ...

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How to Garden Through the Year

Gardening is not just for spring and summer, to get the very best from your garden it is a long term relationship. Like most things in life the old adage “you get out what you put in” is true and ...

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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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How to Create and Fill a Raised Garden Bed

For many of us, the main benefit of a raised garden bed is the ability to garden with a lot less bending and kneeling! The plus points do not end there, though. Raised beds also drain well, and the ...

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