Beginner Gardener

hello, beginner gardener

Here you will find everything you need to kickstart your gardening journey, as we know that getting started can often be the hardest part. From our carefully curated range of fuss-free plants to the best tools for the job, we've curated this range, with you in mind.

You will also find helpful gardening advice pages, packed full of my top tips to give you the confidence to start your growing journey and plenty of inspiration too. There's never been a better time to surround yourself with beautiful, healthy plants

the best of the best

We've taken the hassle out of the selection process, bringing together the very best plants and bulbs that every beginner gardener should grow and plant this spring.

terrific tools & kit

This really is the key kit we cannot live without in the garden, and neither should you.

garden with confidence

this season

Think about your soil. Add a layer of mulch (compost/mushroom compost/manure) to your beds for growing success this year

As the daylight hours get longer, get a good feel of how much light your garden gets. It always helps to plant the right plant in the right place, and understanding your space will help this.

Fill up those bird feeders. When it comes to slug prevention, garden birds are your friends

it's seedling time

Spring and early summer is all about getting seedlings in the ground. Don't have space or time to sow from seed? We've done the hard work for you.

not to be missed!

Seedlings

Most seedlings are planted out in spring or early summer. Hardy annuals can be planted out straight into the ground, whereas with half hardy annuals you need to wait until any risk of frost has passed.

Shrubs, climbers and perennials

General advice is to plant these in Autumn or Spring because conditions are ideal. You can plant them at any time. Avoid frozen, waterlogged, or extremely dried out soil and your plants will be happy in the ground.

For more details and planting instructions, follow this link

climbers

Got a wall or empty fence you want to cover? Use our filters to find the perfect climber for you.

plant supports

Supports come in all shapes and sizes and provide brilliant climbing frames for newly planted climbers.

key dahlia times

We specialise and dahlias, and have a huge range. There is a dahlia for every garden whether you garden in pots, or have sprawling beds.

Early Spring

We send out tubers. These need to be potted up in some compost, and kept in a frost free, sheltered spot.

You can skip this step and order pre-potted plants if you are short on time and space

From May

Once all risk of frost has passed and the plants have good growth you can plant them out.

dahlias

Not sure what to do with tubers? Order potted plants which can slot straight into your container or beds.

dahlia planting kit

Everything you need to grow dahlias with success.

the next few months

April

Plant out hardy annual seedlings and sweet peas

May

Plant out dahlias and half hardy annuals. move tender plants like pelargoniums outside, once last frost has passed

June

Time to start watering, feeding, deadheading and enjoy spending time in your garden.

bedding plants

Gaps to fill? Long flowering and full of colour -these arrive ready plant straight away.

border collections

Here we've done some of the planning for you, pairing plants that not only look beautiful together but work harmoniously in the border.

understanding your garden

Before you start, read our quick guide to understand how much sun your garden gets and your garden's soil type, so you can decide what you would like to grow and where

orders arrived, what next?

Want to know exactly what to do when you receive your plant delivery? Discover more here...

what's what?
a guide to our plants

Want to know your perennials from your biennials? Here, we explain what to look for in our product descriptions so you can navigate through any tricky terminology

looking for more specific advice?

Explore our article library here

growing tips for gardening success

Getting the best from your plants couldn't be easier. Learn Sarah's top tips for watering, feeding, and caring for your plants once they're in the ground or container.