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compost to improve my soil, sprinkling it around newly planted bulbs and divided perennials. And with the cost of gardening forever on the increase I'll save a small fortune on bags of soil improvers and compost from the garden centre.

particles, which bind together easily, making the soil prone to waterlogging. Light soil - such as sandy soil - is made up of large particles, so is free draining and prone to leaching nutrients. You can improve soil by incorporating organic matter

vegetables, you will get a heavier crop if you grow leeks in a well-lit position, with soil that has been improved by the addition of plenty of organic matter. Leek seedsMulti-purpose compostPots or seed traysGarden forkStringBroom or large dibberWatering can

to prevent it drying out.The exotic striped spathe will form on the side of the leaf stalk and lasts about one week before beginning to fade.AdamAdd loam or John Innes to your compost to improve nutrient levels, and start feeding every week once your plants

.More lawn care adviceImproving your lawn, with advice from Monty DonChris Beardshaw on maintaining a healthy lawnMowing your lawnSowing a lawn from seedBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants by soil type

.More on lawn careRenovating your lawn - video project with Monty DonImproving your lawn, with MontyLaying lawn turfRepairing a lawn patchBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants by soil type

soothes sore throats.Take one teaspoonful four to five times a day until symptoms improve. If symptoms persist after a week, consult your doctor.Large, fresh onionJar of clear honeyBowlFunnelSterilised bottleCling filmall year round20 minutesPeel, top

around the roots.Trim off a good section of the roots with a knife.Cut the root into short lengths (around 2.5cm) and push these vertically into a seed tray, of compost, thick end up.Cover the seed tray with a thin layer of grit to improve drainage

. The upper surface of the leaf is mottled, while mites and eggs can be seen with a magnifying glass on the undersides of leaves. The plant may die.Improve air circulation in the greenhouse and boost levels of humidity by misting plants with tepid water

of gooseberry plants, eventually affecting the fruit. It's often accompanied by dieback of new growth.Space out plants and cut out congested branches to improve air circulation. Cut off any infected branches straight away. Plant resistant cultivars