Start your own compost heap

Bob explains how to make careful use of ashes to give your garden a brilliant boost

It may not be the favourite garden task of many growers, but a general tidy up is a great way to make sure you identify any jobs that need attending to before things kick off next spring, such as tool

It’s the time of year when growers are organising their veg patch, garden or allotment for future seasons, and many will be digging their plot and incorporating organic matter, such as manure and comp

Follow some simple steps to give nature the support it needs through the cold months

They offer stunning autumn foliage and tasty fruit, making them ideal for patio containers

We love worms – but it’s true that they don’t do well when they’re indoors