Soil is the backbone of your garden. Care for it well and it will not only grow you beautiful flowers and vegetables, it will provide a wildlife habitat while storing lots of carbon and water too
Soil scientist Marc Redmile-Gordon on Earth’s richest habitat
Garden Manager Sheila Das on “the magical realm beneath our feet”
The gardener’s secret weapon, mulching helps keep soil healthy and plants happy
Home-made compost is a brilliant soil improver and mulch. A compost heap also helps you get rid of garden waste in an eco-friendly way
Using peat in gardening has some serious environmental implications. Its extraction damages precious landscapes and wildlife habitats, while destroying an important carbon sink. There's never been a better time to go peat-free.
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