Cannier composting

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Keep watering pots, particularly those that are completely full as plants compete for the water and a sprinkling of rain has little effect. Check for moisture by pressing in a green split cane before

At its core, mulching means adding a protective layer over your soil. This layer helps retain moisture, preserve nutrients, reduces the risk of soil washing away, suppresses weeds, protects plants – a

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

Don’t let autumn leaves go to waste – turn them into nutrient-rich soil improver