Let’s Get Growing!
We want to make sure you get the most out of your plants. Every month we pick a new ‘Plant of the Month’ to give you some inspiration and we have lots of guides on how to care for your garden.
Plant of the Month
Hello September!
If you’re looking to bring autumnal colour into the garden, then look no further than Acer Palmatum, also known as Japanese Maple. Remember, our newsletter subscribers will get 10% off Japanese Maple in the month of September.
If you’d like to know more about Japanese Maple please pop in and talk to our friendly team.
All Creatures Great and Small
SO Plants’ 2025 Chipping Show Garden
We created this show garden to highlight ways in which we can make our outdoor spaces more inviting to wildlife and more accommodating to our four legged friends. Whether you’re looking to help save the bees or just keep the dog from trampling your borders, this garden has something for you.
Bulb Lasagne
It’s one of our favourites! A bulb lasagne is a great way to keep colour in the garden throughout spring next year.
Why not finish your bulb lasagne off with some autumn bedding? This will extend the colour in your garden from autumn right through until your bulbs emerge in the spring.
Lavender
Lavender is certainly a favourite here at SO Plants! We especially love the English varieties Hitcote and Munstead as they’re better suited for our Northern conditions.
With lavender you’ll want free draining soil and a sunny position to achieve the best results. Pop in for a chat if you have any questions
Wisteria Pruning
Did you see our stunning wisteria arch? If you’re thinking about adding a wisteria to the garden this year, why not pop in and have a chat with our team?
They’re an English country garden classic and for very good reason. With such variety in size, colour and fragrance strength, there’s a rose for every garden.
Pop in to have a look or, if you have a particular variety in mind, get in touch!
Roses
Hydrangea
The ever popular Hydrangea is well suited to our area and makes a great addition to the garden. You may know that they can change flower colour depending on the acidity of your soil.
For more information, or to find out if a hydrangea is best suited for your garden, please pop in and see us or get in touch!
Clematis
Looking to add a little colour to your patio this summer? Why not try building your own patio clematis feature pot? Feel free to pop in for a chat about the best clematis for your garden.
Rhododendrons
They’re a woodland garden classic - Rhododendrons are acidic plants suited to our local clay soil. We recommend planting in March/April or October and mixing acidic organic matter, like ericaceous compost, into the area in which you’re planting.
For more information, please pop in and have a chat with our team!
