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

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 that every beginner gardener should have. From quick growing favourites to easy to care for varieties, so many of these are long and high performing, not overly fussy, and have good disease resistance

terrific tools

Discover everything you need to tick off the essential jobs in your garden. We really can't live without these tried and tested favourites, and neither should you

annuals: one season wonders

Quick to establish, easy to grow and excellent value for money. Our annuals will last for a single season making them an excellent choice for experimenting with colour and variety

dahlias

All dahlias are easy to grow, so whether you're looking for shopping for your pots, balcony, or borders - you'll find something truly special in this selection. Mix and match for high impact, pollinator favourites, and great border fillers

container plants

Container gardening is a brilliant choice for beginners. Benefit from complete control of your growing environment, and explore our favourite picks for your pots. From curated collections to single varieties, we’ve done the hard work for you

shrubs & evergreens

Introduce year-round interest. We consider these to be the 'bones' of your garden, providing much-needed structure, colour, and variety

climbers

The perfect choice to decorate fences, walls, and boundaries. This section features our best-ever clematis varieties that have been hand-selected from the group that's easiest to maintain

perennials

Enjoy your favourites year after year with our perennial favourites. These hardy varieties can stay in the ground all year round, so once established, require very little maintenance. Be sure to choose varieties with different flowering times so you can create a succession of colour throughout every season. A worthwhile investment

border collections

Starting from scratch? If you're looking to show your borders some love and attention, our border collections are a great place to begin. Trialled and tested for the best results in Sarah's very own garden

roses

There really is a rose for every type of garden no matter the size, position, or type of space you're working with. From long flowering and disease-resistant must-haves, to free-flowering and brightly coloured favourites...

herbs

These homegrown favourites taste so much better than shop brought herbs, and in general, are a low-maintenance choice for your beginner's kitchen garden. Give it a go, even if you only have a window box

vegetables

Growing your own can be so rewarding. Start with some of these easy to grow, reliable and bountiful varieties

seeds

Our aim is to make the sowing and growing of your plants, flowers, veg, salad and herbs as simple, enjoyable and as productive as possible, with our various methods and different types of sowing and growing kit, to help get you started

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

our plants & how to grow them

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.