Garden Tips & Inspiration
Everything about garden design, planting and maintenance
Soil & GroundHow to loosen compacted garden soil
Hard, compacted soil in your garden? Here is how to break it up and make it workable again with the right techniques.
Soil & GroundRoot protection for your garden plants
Protect plant roots from frost, drought and compaction. Practical methods for a healthy root system all year round.
Soil & GroundHow to improve soil drainage
Garden flooded after rain? Here is how to improve your soil drainage with simple and effective methods that really work.
Soil & GroundHow to sow green manure in your garden
Green manures improve your soil for free. Discover which types to sow when and how to dig them in for best results.
Soil & GroundFertilising: when and with what?
When should you fertilise your garden and which feed to choose? Organic to synthetic: a clear seasonal overview.
Soil & GroundComposting: a beginner's guide
Start composting in your garden. From choosing a bin to getting the mix right: everything a beginner needs to know.
Soil & GroundMulching: benefits and methods
Mulching saves you work and keeps your garden healthy. Discover the benefits, best materials and how to get started.
Soil & GroundHow to improve sandy soil in your garden
Sandy soil dries out fast and loses nutrients quickly. Here is how to improve it with compost, mulch and smart choices.
Soil & GroundHow to improve clay soil: practical tips
Clay soil hard to work? These practical tips turn heavy clay into workable, fertile ground. From compost to drainage.
Soil & GroundHow to measure soil pH in your garden
Learn how to test your garden soil pH and what to do when it is too high or too low. Simple methods for better results.
Soil & GroundHow to use compost in your garden
Discover the best ways to use compost in your garden. From borders to veg patches, get the most out of this black gold.
Soil & GroundHow to identify your garden soil type
Learn how to identify your garden soil type with simple tests. From clay to sand, discover what grows best in your ground.