The beginner’s guide to... no-dig gardening

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

I’ve got lots of debris and garden waste I’d like to get rid of. How can I build a safe bonfire? First things first, if you’re going to have a bonfire on your allotment, you’ll need to check the regul

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

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener

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

Autumn may be here but it’s the perfect time to fill your garden with fresh, new plants