The basics

Ever wanted to try to make your own leaf mould, apply a bark mulch or find out how to test your soil? The hints and tips in these articles will offer useful instructions on how to do these and other more advanced projects in the garden.

How to Mulch – Benefits and Why to Mulch

What is mulching? Mulching is covering the surface of your soil with a loose covering. You can apply mulch to borders or to the tops…
The Importance of Digging

Digging is important as it breaks up the soil, making it light enough for plants and flowers to grow in.If roots cannot push their way…
How to Make Leaf Mould

Tumbling leaves should be gathered-up and put to good use and used to make leaf mould. Left to decay, leaves on paths, patios and driveways…
How to improve your soil

Maintaining nutrient levels in your soil is vital if you are to grow healthy plants. Digging and forking your soil allows you to loosen any…
How to Test your Soil

If you’re new to gardening, planning a new garden or general planting, one of the first things to do before you start is to establish…
What is Compost?

Home compost Every good gardener will have a compost bin that sits in the corner of the garden and is filled with general garden waste,…