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and often.When crops fail, it's usually for one of three reasons: because they've been smothered by weeds; they've gone short of water and feed (which makes them tough, stunted or run to seed); or been infested by pests or disease.The big mistake that many

to dig, spread a thick layer of compost, manure or composted green waste (like peat-free compost) over the soil surface. Worms will gradually work this in and the surface layer acts as a mulch to deter the germination of annual weeds.On the veg plot, I

, firm the soil, cover with black polythene or weed-suppressing fabric and top off with gravel to create a hard-standing area.Polytunnel kit from supplierCement for foundation tubes, if requiredHammersWooden blockAdjustable spanners

feeding; there’s no weeding or digging, so it is labour-saving.Exploit all your spaceGrow gorgeous globe artichokes or jerusalem artichokes for their height at the back of a perennial bed. Team edible flowers such as heartsease, borage and calendula