Woolmans Blog

Your young plants have arrived ready for transplanting and, though they may be left for a day or two to acclimatise to the new conditions, they should otherwise be potted on as soon as possible. Al...

Your plants have arrived fully 'hardened off' and as 'garden ready', plants will be ready for immediate planting outside into their final positions in containers or the garden. When you plant up yo...

Unpack them immediately and, if dry, stand the trays for a few minutes in about 2cm/¾in of water, until the compost is fully moist again. You may notice a slight yellowing of the foliage but this i...

Unpack your order immediately and stand plants upright. If plants are dry, stand the trays, pots, or roots for a few minutes in water, until the compost is fully moist again. Stand young plants in ...

It is estimated that bees and other pollinating insects are responsible for approximately 80% of worldwide pollination, which includes most fruits, vegetables, trees and flowers. With evidence to s...

Annuals are plants that germinate, flower, set seed, and die all in one year. Providing lots of colour in a short space of time, often used in bedding schemes and great for new flower borders, thei...

Prepare the ground well as for perennials. Our potted shrubs can be planted at any time of the year provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Choose a suitable planting spot and again plant...

The following are all good perennial plants for herbaceous or mixed borders that will thrive in any reasonable, well-drained soil and in full sun or partial shade: Acanthus, Agapanthus, Agastache, ...

Alstroemeria Superb garden and patio plants, providing colour in the garden from late spring through autumn, ideal for cut flowers. Plant 60cm (24in) apart in sun or part shade. Alcea (Hollyhock) C...

When April arrives the greenhouse begins to become a bit warm during the day and the plants are better in the frame if one is available: if not, as much air as possible should be provided. The root...