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bee hives

On 14/09/2012 in forum

of that later, is, the astonishing improvement  in pollination and fruit bearing around the hedges. The lavender, blackberries, raspberries, beans & etc, is such an improvment on last year. The honey, simply makes store bought stuff, quite inedible. The lotty


Clayey soil

On 04/06/2012 in forum

please help i have diffent veg plants growing but i have clay soil in my garden what can i plant out into it. thank you   The best thing to do with clay soil is to improve it by adding grit, sharp sand and compost (any type), as clay is inherently


Pruning

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

The cutting back of leaves or branches for four main reasons:1) To remove dead, injured or diseased parts.2) To control or direct growth.3) To improve the yield of flowers or fruit.4) To ensure premium growth conditions by allowing more light


Cordyline Australis

On 02/07/2012 in forum

I planted a Cordyline Australis about 3 weeks ago but it has started to look off colour with the tips turning dark. I have a clay soil but doug down deep and mixed soil improver for clay soils. The bottom couple of leafs are hanging down not looking


How to make compost

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Ever wondered what the ingredients of great compost are? Chris Beardshaw shows you what to put on your heap and what to leave off, to create black gold for your garden.all year roundMore tips on how to improve your soilBuild a compost binHow to make


Fruit & veg checklist

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

Winter prune apple treesPrune away stems of autumn-fruiting raspberries at soil levelPrepare sites to plant new fruit trees and bushes, by improving soil with lots of organic matterHoe bare areas to remove weed seedlingsUse straw to prevent soil


Used Compost?

On 07/04/2013 in forum

there's more. I throw it onto my clay soil, a bed a month slowly it's helping improve soil I put it on the veg bed, and some around the plants on the flower bed - mixed with organic chicken manure pellets. Me too Linda, hate to waste it and you're right


What to do now in your garden - week 47

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

Improve your soilPlants need good soil conditions if they are to give the best results. Improving the soil with plenty of organic matter in the form of compost helps drainage and aeration on heavy soils and conserves essential moisture on light ones


Talkback: Planting asparagus crowns

On 24/11/2011 in forum

Thanks for an informative videoI live in western australia, on the coastal plain, very poor sandy soil, needs improving plusplus pluswater logging as in your heavy soil is not a problem, quite the reverse, the soil can become very water repellent


Around the garden job checklist - week 44

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

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


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