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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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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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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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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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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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Your ultimate guide to growing berries

INTRODUCTION TEST Imposing, unusual and dramatic, Urginea are a diverse family, most originate in dry arid areas of Europe and western Asia, seen growing in rocky coastal areas. General berry growing ...

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How to Propagate Seeds

The most popular and common method of propagation is by seed. In most cases, we allow our plants to set seed in situ once the blooms have gone over. However, this is not always a feasible and sought-...

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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 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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