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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

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

ALMOST every June, I stare at my melon ...

At what stage do apple flowers become sensitive to frost? Flower buds are amazingly resistant to frost. Even apricots and peaches will be unharmed by severe cold, below -10°C, when the trees are leafl

Lucy highlights some of the most pressing jobs she’ll be tackling this fortnight