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.
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Jobs to do in the garden this April!
- Lawn seed can now be sown. We have a variety of seed for all garden situations.
- Weeds are now beginning to appear again. Use a weed suppressant fabric or make use of a hoe to keep them under control.
- Protect new plant shoots from slug and snail damage with a variety of environmentally friendly deterrents such as beer traps or wool pellets.
- We have a selection of vegetable plants available in the potting shed that are ready for planting.
- Protect tender plants from late frosts with fleece or cloches.
- Give paths and patios a spring clean by removing slippery algae with our selection of brushes and path cleaners.
- Last chance to buy and plant your potatoes.
- Hardy annual seeds can now be sown outside in the ground. Try Nigella or Calendula or perhaps radish and peas.
- Summer flowering bulbs can now begin to be planted. We still have a great range available in the potting shed.
April Plants of the Month
Plant of the month
Senetti
Senetti offers bold, striking hues at the perfect time for gardens to awaken after a long winter. They are available in an array of hues to complement any colour scheme. These plants can be planted in pots as a single unit or combined with other spring bedding plants like Primrose, Viola, and Pansy.
Senetti do best in well-drained soil and in full or partial sun.
By deadheading, you can prolong the plant’s summertime blooms.
Houseplant of the month
Begonia
Also called polka-dot plant.
If given adequate light and attention, this Begonia can yield small white flowers in addition to its lovely speckled leaves.
If consumed by humans or pets, this plant is poisonous.
Light
Put in a bright, indirect light source somewhere.
Keep the plant out of direct sunlight to avoid burning its leaves, but avoid too much shadow to prevent it from wilting.
Watering
The soil that Begonia maculata prefers is kept moist.
However, take care never to submerge the plant in water or overwater it, as this might cause root rot.
Humidity:
like being in a humid environment.
This plant can be placed in the kitchen or bathroom, or it can be misted often.
The plant has too much if the leaves start to wilt or get wet.
looking after houseplants
NEW IN
2024 Outdoor furniture
Our 2024 range of outdoor wooden furniture is available to view in the plant area.
Greenhouses, garden benches, swing seats and arbours are available to order today.
APRIL OFFERS!
Senetti plants 2 for £13 or £7.99 each
Pansy and Viola 6 packs 3 for £10, £3.99 each
Herbs 3 for £12, £4.99 each
Spring flowering Alpines 3 for £12, £4.99 each
Spring flowering Clematis montana 2 for £25, £15.99 each
Summer flowering bulbs (large bags) £6.99 2 for £12
Miracle Gro plant feed and Levingtons Tomorite feed 2 for £10, £6.99 each
Multipurpose peat free compost 50lt bag 2 for £14, £7.99 each
Gardening gloves BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, £5.99 each
Bronte plant protection spray, 2 for £12, £6.99 each
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