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PlantingClay soil with poor drainage: install drains and improve
Your clay soil drains poorly. Learn how to install drainage and improve the soil.
PlantingCompacted soil after building: how to repair it
Construction activity compacts your soil. Learn how to loosen it and get plants growing again.
PlantingSandy soil drying out: retain water and improve
Your sandy soil dries out fast. Learn how to hold water with compost and which plants love sand.
PlantingAcid soil in your garden: how to test and adjust pH
Is your garden soil acidic? Learn to measure pH, which plants love it, and how to adjust it.
PlantingHow much fertiliser per m2 for a border? Optimal calculation
A border needs 30-60 grams of fertiliser per m2, depending on plant type and soil quality. Learn the exact calculation method per season.
Seasonal TipsLeaf mulching in October: free nutrition for your garden
Use autumn leaves as mulch in October. Moisture retention, weed suppression, frost protection and free compost.
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 & 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 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.