Will chalk in mushroom compost cause problems in my raised beds?

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

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

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

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

Tucked deep into the corners of the garden, hidden under the canopies of acer, apple and magnolias, lie loose piles of leaves. Sweepings from my stone terrace and the garden path, the kitchen steps an

Green manure crops can be grouped into categories, depending on their use. Short-term spring, summer and autumn green manures are quick-growing and rapidly produce lots of foliage. They include plants