Mulch fruit trees

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

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

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools

There’s still so much to do and enjoy outside right now

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