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Our Pond Plants: a quick explainer talking about our plants. What they are and where they're from.
We only sell native UK pond plants, and nothing punchy like Bulrush. They're grown outside by our growers in Norfolk, so fully hardy. We offer them as good size 110cc plugs, common in the landscaping industry, which we think give you good value for money: britishpondplants.co.uk/collections/british-pond-plants
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All about our pond plants: jumbo plugs, native species, grown in the UK from UK origin seed.
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We only sell pond plants native to the UK, grown here from UK origin seed. They're fully hardy and carefully selected to be appropriate for every planting scheme. And great for wildlife, of course: www.habitataid.co.uk/collections/pond-river-plants
British Pond Plants' coir mats and plug plants. Great product, as featured in Gardeners' World.
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Planting marginals into coir mats is a fab way of establishing plants on butyl liners. We offer unplanted mats and plug plants, which we deliver across the UK: britishpondplants.co.uk/products/coir-mats-ponds
Our unplanted coir mats and plug plants introduced. A great way to plant ponds with plastic liners.
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A quick explainer from a celebrity chef (in the rain!) to show you our coir mats and plants for ponds: www.habitataid.co.uk/products/preplanted-coir-mats-for-ponds
When your pond plants arrive - what to expect and what to do when your pond plants arrive.
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Thanks for buying your pond plants from us. We think they're great for wildlife and great value. Oh - they'll look good too. For more, look at our website: britishpondplants.co.uk/
How to start a wildflower patch
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An easy to follow guide to sowing a wildflower patch - it's simpler than you think, so long as you do the prep! A lovely addition to anyone's garden. We sell larger quantities of seed through our main website, and smaller packets at: britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk/
How to plant a native hedge
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A short how to guide to planting a native hedge. It's not so tricky, even for non-gardeners. If you need plants and guards etc you know where to find them!
Sowing wildflowers: an easy to follow how to guide to sowing a small wildflower patch.
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It's easier than you think to establish a wildflower or wildflower meadow area in your garden from seed. This simple guide shoes you how to start. Really for gardeners in the UK.
Planting a bare root tree
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How to plant a small bare root tree. Trees for sale: www.habitataid.co.uk/collections/trees-hedges
Cell Grown plants
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Cell Grown plants
When your plants arrive...
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When your plants arrive...
We love traditional fruit trees! A brief introduction as to why, and the trees we sell.
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We love traditional fruit trees! A brief introduction as to why, and the trees we sell.
Why you should plant a native hedge. They're easy to establish, and bring so many benefits....
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Why you should plant a native hedge. They're easy to establish, and bring so many benefits....
Our Hedge Plants
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Our Hedge Plants
Habitat Aid - about our business
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Habitat Aid - about our business
All about Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) and how to establish it.
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All about Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) and how to establish it.
Preplanted Coir Mats & Rolls For Ponds
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Preplanted Coir Mats & Rolls For Ponds
Starting a Wildflower Meadow (Updated)
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Starting a Wildflower Meadow (Updated)
Wildflower Meadow Maintenance
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Wildflower Meadow Maintenance
The Hookgate Cottage Project Part 1
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The Hookgate Cottage Project Part 1
Using Native Pond Plants
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Using Native Pond Plants

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @tezzag818
    @tezzag818 2 дні тому

    So glad you mentioned seasons as well as months for those of us in the Southern hemisphere.

  • @v8gtr
    @v8gtr 12 днів тому

    Really disappointing not to see how this turned out later in the year which is what I want to see before purchasing a large(ish) quantity.

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid 12 днів тому

      Hi Adrian - you can see images of how it looks once established on the website: www.habitataid.co.uk/products/preplanted-coir-mats-for-ponds

  • @Cheyne4Chelsea
    @Cheyne4Chelsea 23 дні тому

    Not covering at all after sowing, do you not experience birds gorging themselves on your seed?

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid 23 дні тому

      Generally no - not unless you have a flock of pigeons!

  • @angelanewman5566
    @angelanewman5566 28 днів тому

    I think I would be wary of using play sand.We bought some from Argos a few years ago and I found that where our grandchildren spilt it on the lawn while playing with their sand table, the grass actually died back temporarily. Surely they wouldn't be allowed to add a herbicide to it would they?

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid 28 днів тому

      I wouldn't have thought so, particularly as the children might swallow it!

  • @sarac402
    @sarac402 Місяць тому

    That was really helpful and well explained. Thank you!

  • @Catchadream
    @Catchadream Місяць тому

    I enjoyed watching the video of starting the wildflower patch. Healthy plants grow well in good soil. I enjoyed watching the video.

  • @Thelonelyscavenger
    @Thelonelyscavenger Місяць тому

    Thanks for the informative video. We'll done and good luck with your program

  • @TrudieBond
    @TrudieBond Місяць тому

    How to protect from pigeons

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid Місяць тому

      Unless you're visited by a hungry flock of biblical proportions they shouldn't be a problem.

  • @kinghenry100
    @kinghenry100 Місяць тому

    Thats a nice jacket. What brand is it?

  • @sarahsallotmentjourney
    @sarahsallotmentjourney Місяць тому

    This looks very interesting

  • @sarahsallotmentjourney
    @sarahsallotmentjourney Місяць тому

    I love wild flower patches . I showed my seeds last week they are growing already . Thanks for the video

  • @Samantha-pn4zk
    @Samantha-pn4zk Місяць тому

    I'm in San Diego, CA USA. I bought a large, $50-60 bag of native wildflowers seeds and hand sewed them on the first 1/3 of the hill that makes up about 1/2 of our backyard- a largely unsueable and difficult to landscape space. I literally just tossed them about and scraped with a rake in late fall, just before our seasonal rains. By March, it was covered in green shoots- mostly of Elegant Clarkia- and it blooms from late March to late June. The next year the second third of the hill was covered in wildflowers and now this, the third season, the entire hill is literally nothing but wildflowers of pinks and yellows and purples and blues and oranges thanks partly to my weed whacking and ensuring futher seed spread. The neighborhors know to watch for it now. Besides weeding, no amendments or watering is needed.

    • @av1421
      @av1421 26 днів тому

      sow not sew

  • @D-H-D
    @D-H-D Місяць тому

    Absolutely banging! Love it. Great channel btw. Loved your video on Yellow Rattle. 👍

  • @ltils9081
    @ltils9081 Місяць тому

    I'm a very novice gardener and I've just built two raised beds in my "yarden". I intend to plant wildflowers there this year to keep the costs down after forking out on lots of compost, the raised beds themselves, and decorative gravel around them. I assume I won't have a problem (or hopefully not!) with competing grasses, so I'll just pop the seeds on top of the compost for now and see what happens!

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL Місяць тому

      It might be worth buying some sand - something coarse - to mix with that compost!

    • @ltils9081
      @ltils9081 Місяць тому

      @@NickMannHAL I actually have some old paving sand from when we lifted up some of the old paving slabs, but its been very mixed as to what I can see online about whether its suitable for gardening. May have to buy some of the proper stuff!

    • @jablot5054
      @jablot5054 Місяць тому

      Wild flowers don't like compost.

  • @STINKYBUMBUMRUNNYTUMTUM
    @STINKYBUMBUMRUNNYTUMTUM Місяць тому

    Good thorough instructions and a great video

  • @m1421
    @m1421 Місяць тому

    I have a patch at the rear of my garden approx 4m2 but in partial shade. Do you recommend any wildflower seeds?

  • @GardenMyselfHappy
    @GardenMyselfHappy Місяць тому

    Really useful snd comprehensive video. Thank you for helping my effort.

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid Місяць тому

      Thanks - that's good to hear, Good luck with it!

  • @leanderthal2689
    @leanderthal2689 Місяць тому

    I like it I'll give it a go and have a look at your website.👍🏽

  • @kbd5520
    @kbd5520 Місяць тому

    Great video and most helpful.

  • @Natureneedsus
    @Natureneedsus Місяць тому

    This video has really helped me thank you, I’ve saved you to my biodiversity playlist and subscribed. Many thanks

  • @DustyGedge
    @DustyGedge Місяць тому

    Great stuff and love the idea of getting farmers harvesting off meadows. And also drawing focus to other suppliers. Got a few videos going forward over the summer which might be of interest.

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid Місяць тому

      Thanks Dusty. We're big fans of your social media feeds.

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much! I'm getting ready to plant a meadow on the side and back of my house for my chickens. You answered all of my specific questions about seeds and soil (even though we're on opposite sides of the pond). I just have to learn to convert grams to ounces lol. I'd like to use natives so I've further research to do for american seed mixes

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid Місяць тому

      Thanks for the message. You'll find it tough to get much going when there are chickens around though! They're super destructive...

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 Місяць тому

      @@HabitatAid Oh yes I know! I'll put a temporary fence around the new plantings for at least 6 months if not a year. I typically have 9 hens on 1/2 acre food forest to free range so I'm adding this plot to increase the volume of really nutritious greens and seeds :)

  • @patcampton7163
    @patcampton7163 Місяць тому

    I need something for regulating creeping buttercup.

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid Місяць тому

      Hi Pat - tricky! I'm afraid if you heavy and relatively fertile soil it's going to like you. Manual removal is the best option.

  • @knakimary6053
    @knakimary6053 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Even better dog!

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid 3 місяці тому

      Thanks - got to love a Sealyham!

  • @user-tj5di9kv1u
    @user-tj5di9kv1u 3 місяці тому

    Just ordered 5 bare root to plant. Hopefully will provide forage for the next 60-80 yrs

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam 6 місяців тому

    The way the jet engine kicked in at the end 🚀

  • @juanappleson1477
    @juanappleson1477 7 місяців тому

  • @pudisuhasini8747
    @pudisuhasini8747 9 місяців тому

    Remidies cheppando please

  • @dorothysalomons6136
    @dorothysalomons6136 11 місяців тому

    What, no pictures?! 😪

  • @philipbyerleyjohnson5106
    @philipbyerleyjohnson5106 Рік тому

    Thank you. We have a Council Allotment tenancy where fruit tree heights were meant to be no taller than 2.8m. Perhaps you might advise Councils, not to be quite so mean, with their tree height rules. An apple picker can reach 3.5m from ground, quite easily, so can a long handled tree pruner.

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL Рік тому

      How annoying! That makes no sense; trees on a more dwarfing rootstock are going to be more susceptible to damage etc.

  • @northrupmj
    @northrupmj Рік тому

    Would you send seed to Missouri in USA?

  • @northrupmj
    @northrupmj Рік тому

    Is there a similar supplier in USA? One you would recommend?

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL Рік тому

      Hi - I don't know, I'm afraid. I'm sorry not to be more helpful.

  • @ulrichselvam5843
    @ulrichselvam5843 Рік тому

    My pomagrante tree leaves 😁 they come everyday😁😘😘 i let them take and go

  • @MyResearchGoal
    @MyResearchGoal Рік тому

    Interesting 🌿🐞💐🦋💞

  • @mse4414
    @mse4414 Рік тому

    My golden celebration has always been the favorite of this leaf cutter 🐝 😂

    • @TechOutAdam
      @TechOutAdam 6 місяців тому

      They so freaking cute!

  • @vannaandpheapvideos
    @vannaandpheapvideos Рік тому

    very nice video I'm new friend here

  • @-Atmos1
    @-Atmos1 2 роки тому

    Is a no mow option any use ? Then over time removing squares of turf to sew the Wildflowers . Good information in this video . Long grass at this time of year is quite stunning but it would be more so with a Wildflower mix .

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL 2 роки тому

      I'm not sure what you had in mind? No mow isn't an option, I'm afraid - you need to take a hay cut in late summer and keep cut or grazed over the winter. Yes, you can certainly add a wildflower only mix to squares as you describe.

    • @-Atmos1
      @-Atmos1 2 роки тому

      @@NickMannHAL Brilliant & Thankyou for your suggestion . As I research more about the re-wild idea the more I like it . Certainly from what I gather is it's essential to cut & remove in late September to early October then as you correctly say keep trimmed through the Winter Months . Work in Progress . Peace .

  • @suii8065
    @suii8065 2 роки тому

    Come back

  • @macbouncer8525
    @macbouncer8525 2 роки тому

    gower dont seemm to sell these any more, where can I get them and the coir logs?

    • @HabitatAid
      @HabitatAid 2 роки тому

      We can supply both the preplanted rolls and mats, but in larger volumes only. We do also sell unplanted mats with plants though, which you can plant in the coir yourself: www.habitataid.co.uk/products/preplanted-coir-mats-for-ponds

  • @ponmalarramesh5451
    @ponmalarramesh5451 2 роки тому

    How to control them

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL 2 роки тому

      Why would you want to?

    • @ponmalarramesh5451
      @ponmalarramesh5451 2 роки тому

      My 90% of rose plant leAves are damaged.. but i dont want to kill or harm them… just want to avoid..

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL 2 роки тому

      @@ponmalarramesh5451 Wow! Are you in the UK? Doesn't sound like leafcutter bees...

    • @ponmalarramesh5451
      @ponmalarramesh5451 2 роки тому

      No… from India

    • @bangtan_shine01
      @bangtan_shine01 Рік тому

      Same problem

  • @killutriin
    @killutriin 2 роки тому

    So you should remove winter cuttings to reduce soil fertility? Why is it necessary to reduce it?

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL 2 роки тому

      Grasses and plants like dock and nettle respond to higher fertility levels and outcompete wildflowers as a consequence, so you're always trying to reduce them. This is particularly true now, as nitrification is a growing problem for wildflower meadows.

    • @donaldlyons17
      @donaldlyons17 2 роки тому

      @@NickMannHAL It would not be easier to build a mote around your entire garden. In Virginia USA a physical barrier reduces weed spread from a lot to almost nothing!!!

  • @agbrindle
    @agbrindle 2 роки тому

    This video no longer works?

  • @JohnOsCreations
    @JohnOsCreations 3 роки тому

    Best video I have found on this. Thanks

  • @marianlawrie8614
    @marianlawrie8614 3 роки тому

    What a lovely voice you have ,and very informative thank you.

  • @hummerklein2567
    @hummerklein2567 3 роки тому

    I’m making my whole yard a wild something. Don’t know what I’m doing But will keep on

    • @MoparSmith1
      @MoparSmith1 3 роки тому

      Perennial and butterfly gardening is a life long experiment. I wouldn't worry about it. Just get some Bee Balms and some Salvias and your on your way.

  • @philipbyerleyjohnson5106
    @philipbyerleyjohnson5106 3 роки тому

    Please mind your back, pulling up those perennial "weeds". Back straight, bend at knees was advice for someone else. Some native thistles were so very successful with windblown seed for miles, one might consider, not letting them flower, but keep in leaf for the Painted Lady Butterfly larva. Try nettles grown in a nitrogen rich (well rotted manure, raised bed to keep nettles contained) to discover where Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies prefer to lay their eggs.

  • @danjackson4149
    @danjackson4149 3 роки тому

    i would like to turn a field near where i live into more of a flowery meadow than the area of rough tussocky grass it currently is....dense tussocky grass that smothers everything and prevents anything else from moving in and getting started. i havent the time to do any guerilla gardening involving any digging so i was wondering if you had any suggestion of what i could try? i know that yellow rattle is supposed to be useful, but how easy would it be for their seeds to get through the almost inpenetrable sward and down to the soil? how easy would it be for yellow rattle to colonize such an area? is there any other plant seed that would be guaranteed to break the stranglehold this tussocky grass has got? might another way simply be to dump a lot of tree leaves and or other organic twigs stems etc from the garden in piles on top of the tussocks to 'smother the smotherer'! and provide some kind of access point for incoming airborn seeds to get a toehold?

    • @NickMannHAL
      @NickMannHAL 3 роки тому

      Hi Dan - I'm afraid no - Rhinanthus won't most likely work in this situation and nor will much else. I'm afraid you'll have to invest some time to prep the area before seeding it.

  • @garethreynolds6151
    @garethreynolds6151 4 роки тому

    Where's the after video, or pictures of it flowering? I need to see lol 👍

  • @rosepetal45
    @rosepetal45 4 роки тому

    I was hoping the video would actually show how to lay the coir mats

  • @wildbytes-Indianwildlifeclub
    @wildbytes-Indianwildlifeclub 4 роки тому

    Goats and sheep ua-cam.com/video/LQ8bd4XaMTs/v-deo.html