Creative & Sustainable Ways to Reuse Packing Paper and Cardboard There are so many bits of cardboard and paper that comes through the post nowadays, there’s a bigger box with brown paper packing inside, then a smaller box with the product in. Trays of tins come on brown cardboard, extra strips of packing in furnitureContinueContinue reading “Creative & Sustainable Ways to Reuse Packing Paper and Cardboard”
Category Archives: Soil Health
Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter
Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter As well as using Strawberries As Ground Cover we use Green manure, also known as cover crops, across the Autumn and Winter months, this plays an essential role in sustainable gardening practices, particularly in winter. These crops help prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds, improveContinueContinue reading “Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter”
Practical & Creative Ways To Use Fallen Leaves Around Your Garden
Practical & Creative Ways To Use Fallen Leaves Around Your Garden Using leaves in your garden is highly beneficial. In nature, fallen leaves are an essential part of the forest floor, returning nutrients to the soil and providing habitat for organisms. By mimicking this natural process, you create a sustainable and resilient garden system. WhyContinueContinue reading “Practical & Creative Ways To Use Fallen Leaves Around Your Garden”
Transforming a Large Grass Lawn with Sheet Mulching
Transforming a Large Grass Lawn with Sheet Mulching Why Mulching? Mulching is a fundamental practice in gardening, especially within permaculture, as it enhances soil health, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and supports the overall ecosystem of your garden. Using materials like cardboard, leaves, grass clippings, and compost aligns with permaculture principles, which emphasises working with natureContinueContinue reading “Transforming a Large Grass Lawn with Sheet Mulching”
Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions
Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions Natural Composting Methods for Your Garden Composting is a fantastic way to recycle organic waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. By using nature, you can turn kitchen scraps, garden waste, and other organic materials into a valuable resource that enriches the soil and promotes plant growth.ContinueContinue reading “Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions”
Natural & Eco Friendly Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden
Natural & Eco Friendly Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden Maintaining a vibrant and healthy garden can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle against pests. However, resorting to harsh chemicals can harm not just the pests, but also the beneficial insects and the environment. Thankfully, there are several natural methods to control pestsContinueContinue reading “Natural & Eco Friendly Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden”
Top 3 Things You Could Do To Support Earth Day & National Garden Week This Year?
Top 3 things you could do this year in your outdoor space Earth Day and National Gardening Week come together as a timely reminder of the deep connections that sustain life on our planet. Beneath our feet, around us and among the flowers, essential natural systems are constantly at work, quietly supporting the balance ofContinueContinue reading “Top 3 Things You Could Do To Support Earth Day & National Garden Week This Year?”
Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 6 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date
Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 6 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date Sowing Flower Seeds SPRING GARDEN: SPRING SOWING 1: Flowers As Winter begins to loosen its grip and the promise of warmer days draws closer, gardeners everywhere start turning their attention to the growing season ahead. About six weeks before your last expected frost dateContinueContinue reading “Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 6 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date”
Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 9 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date
Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 9 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date The Importance of Knowing and Understanding Your Last Frost Date For gardeners, knowing the last frost date is one of the most important factors in determining when to plant outside. This date marks the average time in spring when the risk of frost has passed, helpingContinueContinue reading “Spring Garden: Spring Sowing. 9 Weeks Before Our Last Frost Date”
