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

Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

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With spring finally here, it’s easy to assume the worst of the cold weather is over. However, as any UK gardener knows, the climate can be unpredictable and late frosts are still a real possibility du

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