Bursting with beauty and fragrance, flowers bring life to any garden. But how do you get from a tiny seed to a stunning display? Follow our simple steps to make your garden bloom:

1. When to Sow

Timing is everything! Most flowers can be sown indoors in early spring or directly outside after the last frost. Always check your seed packet for specific instructions.

2. Choosing the Right Spot

Flowers thrive in different environments. Some love full sun, while others prefer partial shade. Make sure you pick the perfect home for your flowers by assessing your garden’s conditions.

3. Sowing Indoors vs. Outdoors

• Indoors: Sow seeds in trays or pots filled with good quality, peat-free compost. Keep them warm and well-lit. When the seedlings are large enough, harden them off before planting them outside.
• Outdoors: Prepare the soil by clearing weeds and breaking up any clumps. Sow seeds thinly and water gently.

4. Caring for Your Flowers

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Feeding: Flowers often benefit from a liquid fertiliser every couple of weeks during their growing season.
• Deadheading: Regularly removing spent blooms encourages more flowers to appear.

Check out our individual flower care guides for more detailed advice on specific varieties like sunflowers, dianthus, and more!

Our vegetable plug plants arrive at the perfect stage for planting, so you can start enjoying homegrown produce sooner! Follow these easy steps to get your plugs settled into their new home:

1. Preparation is Key

Before planting your plugs, make sure you’ve prepared the perfect growing environment:

• Garden Beds: Clear your planting area of weeds and dig over the soil, enriching it with organic compost or well-rotted manure. Veggies love nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
• Containers: If planting in pots or raised beds, use good-quality compost and ensure the containers have proper drainage.

2. Planting Your Plugs

• Timing: Wait until the risk of frost has passed before planting your plugs outdoors. Most vegetables prefer warmer weather. Though there are many which can be grow over winter in the right conditions.
• Spacing: Check the growing guides for your plug plants for spacing requirements. Give your plants plenty of room to spread out and grow.
• Planting Depth: Carefully remove your plug plants from their tray, being gentle with the roots. Plant them at the same depth they were growing in their original pots, firming the soil around the base.
• Watering: Water your plugs well after planting, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

3. Caring for Your Veg

Once your plugs are in the ground, it’s time to keep them happy with some simple TLC:

• Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially in dry spells. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves, which can lead to disease.
• Feeding: Use a general-purpose vegetable fertiliser every couple of weeks to provide extra nutrients. Organic fertilisers like seaweed extract or compost tea work wonders too.
• Weeding: Regularly remove any weeds that pop up around your plants. Weeds compete for water and nutrients, so keeping the area clear is essential for healthy growth.

Be sure to check out the specific requirements for your vegetable plug plants with our vegetable sowing and growing guides.