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Hi there I have access to some fresh horse manure. I was thinking of spreading it over my veg plots after I remove crops and just turning it in lightly (to stop my dog rolling in it!) then digging it in next Spring. Would this be ok or should I

I've been out in the garden today turning over borders and planting stuff,  happy I was and away with the mixer when it suddenly dawned on me that there are no worms in the garden,  normally when I start digging the first sod has at least 3 worms

the roots Does anyone have any other ideas or anything that has worked for them to get rid of it? Many Thanks, Matt  Hello, If you want the  stump completely gone you will have to dig it and prize it out. I am no expert on this but there is obviously some

Hi all, We have just had to dig up and bring our Kiwi back from the allotment. It has been down there for about 3 weeks, but something has been really attacking it. It looked to be a bronze coloured little beetle. Can't see anything exactly like

Catch earwigs in upturned pots crammed with newspaper or straw on canes among dahlias, and destroy any you findPrune pyracantha and train shoots to supports Prepare soil to plant evergreen shrubs and conifers by digging it over and incorporating

autumnImprove soil in borders in preparation for autumn planting, digging it over and adding compostRemove and clean pumps from pondsTake hardwood cuttings from shrubs and fruit bushesSpike lawns and brush sharp sand or grit into the holes to improve

I moved here 2 years ago and front garden was a decent sized square of lawn with no plants at all. I started digging up the lawn and making a spiral border that ultimately will fill the whole space with shingle paths following the spiral shape. Soon

and mdf/ chipboard or any of those products It's best to mix wood shavings and sawdust with green stuff and compost it before use.  The microbes which break down woody matter need nitrogen to do so and will take it from the soil if you dig it in.  It's OK

would heavily prune it, dig the new hole and then start on digging the tree out.  Anyone anything   that would be of use would be appreciated.   best wishes Judith

hi i have just acquired an allotment. on digging it i am finding lots of rotting potatoes that by looks of things were planted last year and havent been harvested. i have removed the ones i have found, but wonder whats the best thing to grow in same