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Mulching beds and borders - video project with Carol KleinMake your own compost - with video advice from Chris BeardshawImprove your soilHow to water your plants

from cold winter winds. Ensure the soil is free-draining, as plants can freeze if left standing in pools of icy water.Plug plants, seedlings or seed of winter salad, including corn salad, land cress, lettuce, wild rocket and mustardTrowel and forkWatering

Monty Don talks through the process of choosing a good pair of secateurs for pruning, looking at a variety of styles, to help you select a pair to suit your needs. all year roundMore practical garden projectsHow to prune your plantsMaintaining a

greenhouse.Water plants effectively.Make a cloche to protect seedlings.Choose fruit varietiesView plants by sun exposure

Long handled spongeScouring spongewintera dayIf you're overwintering tender plants, choose a mild spell to empty your greenhouse completely. Cover plants or take them into the house, if necessary. Brush down framework and staging, then sweep the floor

ClingfilmMarch - SeptemberMarch - SeptemberFill a large plant pot with peat-free multi-purpose compost and water well.Once the water has drained, sprinkle the seeds over the soil's surface and cover them with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Leave the pot on a bright