June 2025

Low-Maintenance Doesn’t Mean Low-Impact If you want colour, structure, and pollinator appeal without constant watering or feeding, sandy-soil perennials are your best bet. These plants thrive in Formby’s light, free-draining soil—and they look better each year. Quick Answer: The best perennials for sandy soil are drought-tolerant, tough-rooted, and thrive in low-nutrient conditions. Think lavender, yarrow, […]

Why It Pays to Understand Your Soil Knowing how your soil works—at the root level—can help you make better plant choices and improve garden success. Sandy soil behaves differently from clay or loam, and it changes how water, air and nutrients move through your garden. Quick Answer: Sandy soil drains quickly, holds fewer nutrients, and