The ground in your garden is a magical thing – it is the life-force behind your plants, and identifying the kind of soil you have and planting accordingly can be the difference between successful gard

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

There is plenty to do on the allotment and in the garden before you even start sowing seeds! Preparation is key to the success of the year ahead, so pull on your warm clothes, grab your tools and get

Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl