Gardening Tips & Tricks

  1. 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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  2. How to Overwinter Plants

    How to Overwinter Plants

    Overwintering is the term that refers to the process of helping tender plants through the harshness of the cold season. In gardening terms, the winter period is often punctuated by the first and last ...

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  3. How to Prune Plants

    How to Prune Plants

    Pruning and cutting back plants, shrubs and trees should be undertaken as part of your general healthcare regime in the garden. Performing these tasks will not only tidy up your plants overall ...

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  4. How to Care for Bare Roots

    How to Care for Bare Roots

    Where you have ordered a plant with the code beginning ‘BR’ you shall receive your chosen variety in the form of a Bare Root.Bare roots will arrive with you in their dormant state and should ...

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  5. How to Care for Roses in Autumn & Winter

    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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  6. 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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  7. How To Lasagne Plant Bulbs

    How To Lasagne Plant Bulbs

    Introduction In our humble opinion here at Hayloft you can never have enough bulbs. They welcome in the growing season in Spring with snowdrops, crocus, daffodils and hyacinth. They then provide ...

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  8. Gardening Without a Garden

    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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  9. Soil Types in the UK

    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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