Get your soil winter-ready – now’s the time to dig, prep and boost your beds for spring

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

For gardeners who have trouble working at ground level, those who have troublesome soil, or those who want to add a decorative feature to their space, raised beds are a fantastic solution that will la

How can I keep my plot clear of weeds over winter so I don’t need to have a massive tidy up next spring? Planning ahead now will save you so much time in the long run. Remove any weeds now and dig ove

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

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i