Sow mid–late February in a heated propagator; keep media warm and bright; prick out at first true leaves; pot on promptly; harden well before moving to the greenhouse.
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Start tomatoes/chillies/aubergines indoors with heat and strong light; sow peas, lettuce, spinach and broad beans under cover; chit early potatoes; plant bare‑root fruit; and harden seedlings gradually. In mild areas, a few early outdoor sowings may be...
Musa basjoo plug plants are the easiest and fastest way to grow the famous hardy banana in UK gardens. These vigorous Musa basjoo plant plugs establish quickly, producing bold, tropical foliage that transforms borders, patios and exotic planting schemes....
Preparing Your Tools for Fruit Tree Pruning: The Ultimate Cleaning & Disinfection Guide
| 29 Jan, 2026
Learn how to quickly and safely disinfect pruning tools using wipes, alcohol, bleach, or flame to protect your fruit trees from disease and ensure clean, healthy pruning cuts.
Musa Basjoo: The Ultimate Hardy Banana for UK Gardens
| 28 Jan, 2026
Musa basjoo is the UK’s hardiest banana and creates instant tropical impact with huge leaves and rapid growth. Plant in rich soil, feed well, water regularly, and protect the trunk in winter. Ideal for exotic gardens and architectural design.
Plug Plant Success: 14‑Day Plan + Spacing Guide
| 28 Jan, 2026
A practical, UK‑ready blueprint for getting plug plants off to a flying start. Follow the 14‑day acclimatisation plan, use the simple spacing calculator, and match care to your microclimate. Ideal for beginners and busy gardeners who want reliable results...
February jobs include seed sowing, cutting back winter debris, feeding soil, pruning shrubs, and early propagation. A greenhouse or polytunnel gives warmth, protection, and extended growing time, helping you start crops weeks ahead of outdoor schedules....
Ferns are shade superstars that thrive where many plants sulk. Plug plants give you strong young ferns at great value, establish quickly in cool, moist soils, and are easy to scale for borders or container schemes. Explore our UK‑grown fern plugs, free...
Prune apple trees in winter using the correct tool for each branch size, from secateurs to saws. Always sterilise blades using flame, bleach, wipes or isopropyl alcohol. Remove dead, crossing and inward branches, then shape to an open goblet. Clean, sharp...
🌼 The Ultimate Guide to Growing Primulas: Varieties, Colours & How to Choose the Perfect Ones for Your Garden
| 25 Jan, 2026
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding Primula types, how to choose the best ones for your garden, growing and care tips, and easy recommendations for UK gardeners using affordable Dartana plug plants.
Why It’s Great to Buy Plants Online in the UK
| 25 Jan, 2026
Buying plants online in the UK offers unmatched variety, great value, timed delivery, and strong, healthy plug plants sent direct from local nurseries. It’s easy, convenient and ideal for gardeners wanting quality plants without the hassle of visiting...
Plug plants—also called plant plugs—are young, well‑rooted starters that establish quickly and save money. Choose the right plug size, harden off, plant at correct spacing, water in, and feed lightly. Great for baskets, borders, pollinators and perennials...
March is the ideal month to buy plug plants, offering the best value, strongest growth, and widest variety. From Heuchera to Buddleja, plug plants from Dartana Plants make spring planting easy and rewarding.
On mild February days, divide established perennials to rejuvenate plants and create extras. Heuchera, hosta, daylilies, and more respond brilliantly with simple tools and good aftercare.
