The Essentials Company

19/01/2026

Get ahead of the game and save a little on postage 😉.

We're offering free delivery on orders over £40 for a limited period, ending 28th February 2026.

30/01/2025

🌱 What’s the Best Pen for Plant Labels? ✍️

One of the most common questions I get: "Which pen should I use for my plant labels? I’ve tried many, and some just fade away!"

🌿 For White Labels:
✅ A soft pencil (2B works well) ✏️
✅ Best choice: The Artline Garden Marker 🖊️ – UV-resistant so it won’t fade in the sun and weatherproof (won’t wash off in the rain). I have labels from June 2023 that still look freshly written!

🌱 For Dark Labels (like black):
🎨 A paint marker is the way to go!
⭐ White is the most popular, followed by silver and gold ✨. They require a little care but write beautifully and last for years.

Happy labelling! 🏷️🌸

03/04/2024

We're terrible at social media! It's been a busy year😀

You might be interested to know, we're now selling a wide range of compost, feed and lawn seeds etc.
https://www.theessentialscompany.co.uk/gardening-supplies/

13/01/2023

Don't forget to cut back your climbers whilst they are still dormant in these winter months. Great selection of tools and gloves available at Theessentialscompany.co.uk

12/10/2022

Our wreath bases are great for getting your Autumn & Festive decorative wreaths underway.

Our range of wreath bases are now in stock and always sell fast so visit theessentialscompany.co.uk soon to avoid disappointment.🎄

07/10/2022

🎂HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASSIE🎁

In celebration of our lovely team member Camera-shy Cassie, turning 40 this weekend we have the following offer.

Free Standard UK Mainland delivery this weekend only on orders over £40 (inc VAT) use the code CASSIE40 in the checkout.

Offer ends midnight 9th October 2022. Not available for Highlands & Islands.

24/09/2022

38 seconds of fame, and not one person recognised us in Sainsbury’s this morning.

31/05/2022

Ahh pruning ...🤨

Discover eight reasons why it's important to prune your plants in summer months.

26/05/2022

New Website - Now Live.

It's been 7 years since the last update and we are now really pleased with our new look website that has just gone live.

Please feel free to visit us at theessentialscompany.co.uk and let us know your thoughts.

26/05/2022

NEW WEBSITE ON ITS WAY

Whilst we upload and finalise a few things our website will be off line.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused but we will be back on line later today.