Gardening at moss and moor
Our horticultural team
Alex
Alex is our horticultural manager at Moss & Moor and has worked in horticulture retail for the past 26 years since leaving college. He studied at Askham Bryan college near York where he obtained a HND in Horticulture.
Kerstin
Kerstin is originally from Malta and moved to England almost 5 years ago where she has since completed her theory and practical level 2 diploma in horticulture with the RHS and is currently working towards her level 3.
Jenny
Jenny has worked in high street retail for 20 years before starting her career with Moss & Moor. Her qualifications including RHS Level 2 diploma in principles and practices of horticulture and RHS Level 3 certificate in practical horticulture has allowed Jenny to thrive within the plant area, taking pride in the houseplants section.
Jake
Jake is one of our new starters. He has great knowledge on houseplants and even owns and cares for several rarer varieties.
Follow along with one of our How to videos
Summer hanging baskets
Learn how to make a summer hanging basket.
Summer containers
Learn how to make a summer container.
Jobs to do in the garden this MAY!
- Plant out summer bedding and vegetables plants but protect these plants from any late frosts we may get by using frost fleece.
- Sow grass seed to repair damaged lawns or to create new lawns.
- Use a liquid feed on spring bulbs that have finished flowering. This will help with flowering next year.
- Protect soft fruit plants from birds by using netting around them.
- Hang pheromone traps on apple and plum trees to control and monitor pests.
- Protect plants from slugs and snails by using a wildlife friendly deterrent like beer traps or wool pellets.
- Earth up potatoes, making sure that the green shoots are covered by soil.
- Install a water butt to capture rainwater before summer arrives.
May Plants of the Month
Plants of the month
Rhododendrons & Azaleas
Rhododendrons and Azaleas offer a burst of colours in spring. They come in a range of sizes, colours and can be evergreen or deciduous making them ideal for woodland gardens, borders and patio containers. Grow Rhododenrons and Azaleas in acidic soil. They tolerate areas with partial sun but need to remain well watered to encourage healthy growth.
Houseplant of the month
HOYA
Come in a variety of forms; from the long narrow tendrils of Hoya linearis, the waxy leaves of Hoya australis to heart shaped Hoya kerrii.
They can be utilised as a climbing or trailing plant.
They are sometimes known as Wax Vine because of the appearance of their waxy leaves. Also known as the honey plant because the flowers they produce can drip a sticky honey type nectar.
Light:
They grow best in bright indirect light, morning or late afternoon sun can be tolerated but the strong midday sun will scorch the leaves.
Watering:
Hoyas are succulents so do not overwater them. Water only when the top half of the soil has completely dried out. Let any water drain away so that the roots do not sit in excess water.
Humidity:
These are high humidity loving plants so are great for bathroom or kitchens. Will benefit from being misted occasionally.
Height:
Hoyas are fast growing and in the right conditions can grow trails that are 3m in length.
looking after houseplants
NEW IN
Agapanthus Black Jack
2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show plant of the year.
Striking Black Buds open up into deep purple flowers. Its is a hardier plant than most other Agapanthus and produces a lot more flower spikes from Mid summer into early Autumn.
Agapanthus is also know as the African Lily and is a perfect plant for a container or it can be planted in the ground providing the soil doesn’t get waterlogged.
APRIL OFFERS!
Summer Bedding plant Packs. 4 For £14, £3.99 each
Summer Bedding Hanging basket plants 5 for £10. £2.49 each
Single pot Vegetable plants 5 for £9. £1.99 each
Single Pot Herbs £5 for £12, £2.99 each
Summer Flowering Alpines 3 for £12, £4.99 each
Peat Free Container and Hanging basket compost 50lt. 2 bags for £16, £8.99 each
Peat Free Multi purpose compost 50lt, 2 for £14, £7.99 each
Westland Boost Liquid Feed Buy One get One Free, £7.99 each
Levington Tomorite and Mircale Gro Al Purpose Liquid feed 2 For £10, £6.99 each
Vegetable Trug on legs RRP £159.99 Our Price £129.99
Help us go PEAT FREE !
As we continue to work with the ENVIRONMENTAL campaign group Climate Action Ilkley to educate our customers on the choices available, shop our range of peat-free and organic composts. Play your part and switch to peat free for healthy plants while protecting the planet too!
We worked really hard in 2023 to move away from peat based composts and as we currently stand at the start of 2024 we are 97% there.
The Best of British Plants
With our passion for plants, we champion the very best of British Growers, selecting and nurturing an exciting range of trees, outdoor plants and shrubs that will help you create a home and garden you love.
Lifetime Plant Guarantee
We are so confident in the quality of our hardy plants that we offer a Lifetime Guarantee on all our hardy outdoor garden plants. We offer a free replacement or credit note providing the plant hasn’t died as a result of neglect of care, for example watering. All we ask is you return your plant with a receipt or garden centre label as proof of purchase. Hardy plants do not include seasonal bedding plants or Houseplants.
ASK ALEX!
If you have houseplant dilemma, a garden question or need expert advice from our horticultural team then ASK ALEX! and send it to hello@mossandmoor.co.uk