Professor Buczacki is a borticultural expert, weiter and former chair of Gardeners Question Time

Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

How much attention do you pay to the soil – its chemical health and nutrient status – in your horse’s field? Emily Bevan finds out why your soil should look like chocolate cake rather than brownie

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Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks