How best should i use donkey manure?

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

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

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

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

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