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Even though the pots at Tom's Yard are hardy things, it's always good to give them an extra bit of protection during the Winter. This article looks at sustainable insulation with Hortiwool for protecting your precious pots and their even more precious cargo. 

Thursday was a very busy day at Tom's Yard, for it marked the arrival of the latest range to join the business! Having (im!)patiently waited a number of months, this...

Terracotta pots are a timeless choice for gardens, celebrated for their rustic charm and ability to enhance the natural beauty of plants. However, their porous nature and sensitivity to extreme...

Join Tom's Yard as we create our garden vision boards and plan our 2025 garden. Steps and tips to help you start creating the garden of your dreams.

I’m sat at the kitchen table with a cup of tea, Ricky Nelson playing in the background and my darling whippet, Leo, is laying on his bed looking up as...

Adding a layer of mulch will help to protect your potted perennials, shrubs and trees from the elements this Winter. (with Guest Appearance from William Scott at AHS Heart of Eden)

You can still create a wildlife friendly garden all year round when growing in pots and Tom's Yard have shared our favourite shrubs abundant in Winter berries that look amazing in pots whilst also feeding the birds.

Mistletoe plays a huge role in our Christmas traditions, but what do we really know about the pretty foliage we share a kiss under.

Keep your pots glowing all Winter long by planting them up with gorgeous evergreen beauties. Flowering through the Spring and Summer and staying lush and colourful through Autumn and Winter they're a perfect addition for your pots.

Some quick and easy tips on effective protection for your terracotta pots this Winter.

Don't leave your pots, planters and containers looking bare after planting up what will be gorgeous bulb displays. Add some winter colour to the bare soil or maybe try some other natural alternatives.

Experimenting with colour to evoke emotion in your gardens is a wonderful thing. We've dipped a toe into colour theory in the latest Tom's Yard blog, looking at acheiving calm or vibrant Spring bulb displays.