Tag: Compost

How to improve your soil with what you already have

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Using what you’ve got to improve poor soil We have a problem border in our front garden that is a constant source of disappointment. When we...

A beginner’s guide to making compost  

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One of the best ways to save money, reduce waste and help the environment  is to make your own compost. Alex Valk explains how Nutritional,...

Canny compost planning

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Bob explains how to get the best out of your all-important growing medium in 2024 It’s a bit optimistic to be sowing much yet. We...

How to make your own compost

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It’s easy – and free – to make compost at home which is ideal for improving the soil in your borders, veg plot or allotment.

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Say hello to the Heuchera family!

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