Autumn Colour

Nature's Natural Planting Season
Autumn arrives, bringing a welcome respite from the harsh heat and preparing the gardens for our favourite planting season of the year.  We encourage you to make the most of the upcoming growing season.  Autumn weather provides the best of both worlds - warm soils to encourage active growth, paired with cooler air reducing water consumption and lowering pest activity.  This gives your plants three full seasons to establish a good root system before summer rolls around again. Amongst being the best planting season, it also one to be thoroughly enjoyed.  Autumnal leaf displays are absolutely striking. 🍁🍂  Don't miss out on spectacular seasonal colour. Red Oaks, Ginkgos, Maples, & Liquidambar are our favourite garden plants for vibrant reds, oranges, golds, and sometimes even purple colourings. A new month means new garden jobs! If you're not sure where to start, I'd like to introduce you to our monthly garden guides for advice on what needs done. Click the button below for a quick read!

Spring Bulbs Are In!

Spring-flowering bulbs begin to come available in February through to April, but won’t flower until late August to October. Bulbs are a patient gardener’s game, but well worth the wait! Bulbs should ideally be planted early in the year during autumn. This allows them time to settle into the ground, push down their roots and prepare for a show. Available now: Anemones, Freesias, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Irises, Ranunculus, Scillas, & Daffodils Choose any 4 or more Bulb Packs & Get 20% Off + Click the button below to learn more about preparing and planting your spring bulbs for the best results!

    Autumn Colour

    Nature's Natural Planting Season

    Autumn arrives, bringing a welcome respite from the harsh heat and preparing the gardens for our favourite planting season of the year.  We encourage you to make the most of the upcoming growing season.  Autumn weather provides the best of both worlds – warm soils to encourage active growth, paired with cooler air reducing water consumption and lowering pest activity.  This gives your plants three full seasons to establish a good root system before summer rolls around again.

    Amongst being the best planting season, it also one to be thoroughly enjoyed.  Autumnal leaf displays are absolutely striking. 🍁🍂  Don’t miss out on spectacular seasonal colour. Red Oaks, Ginkgos, Maples, & Liquidambar are our favourite garden plants for vibrant reds, oranges, golds, and sometimes even purple colourings.

    A new month means new garden jobs! If you’re not sure where to start, I’d like to introduce you to our monthly garden guides for advice on what needs done.
    Click the button below for a quick read!

    Spring Bulbs Are In!

    Spring-flowering bulbs begin to come available in February through to April, but won’t flower until late August to October. Bulbs are a patient gardener’s game, but well worth the wait! Bulbs should ideally be planted early in the year during autumn. This allows them time to settle into the ground, push down their roots and prepare for a show.

    Available now: Anemones, Freesias, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Irises, Ranunculus, Scillas, & Daffodils
    Choose any 4 or more Bulb Packs & Get 20% Off

    + Click the button below to learn more about preparing and planting your spring bulbs for the best results!

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