Trench composting is an easy way to incorporate organic matter into the soil and it means you don’t have the trouble of having to turn your compost pile. This is a great solution if you don’t have the space for a compost system – it only requires a spade and otherwise is completely free. WinterContinue reading “How to make a composting trench”
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How to revive your compost heap
Is your compost heap slow and stagnant? Does it take what feels like forever to produce any compost? The most common issues with compost heaps are a lack of oxygen in the middle of the pile or it becoming too wet or too dry. We helped Amanda Groom from Bicester Harvest at Home revitalise theContinue reading “How to revive your compost heap”
How to make organic liquid plant feeds
As gardeners, we know that healthy soil means healthy plants. Adding plenty of organic matter is the best way to feed your soil and ensure it is full of life. The organic material can be compost, manure, leafmould, or even green manures. If that sounds like hard work, don’t worry you don’t need to digContinue reading “How to make organic liquid plant feeds”
Ten ways to use water wisely in the garden
Climate change is one of many reasons why water is an increasingly precious resource. As we experience hotter and drier summers in the UK, we all need to play our part in reducing our water usage. We share ten tips to help you collect and use water wisely in the garden. 1. Collect rain waterContinue reading “Ten ways to use water wisely in the garden”
Biodiversity: a key to pest control
Post by Emily Guevara-Heredia on behalf of ReplenishEdited by Jo Milton What is biodiversity? To understand this word, it’s a good idea to begin with an exercise. First, I want you to remember the last time you were at a city park and the life forms you watched there. Are there any animals? How manyContinue reading “Biodiversity: a key to pest control”
What composting system is right for me?
Back to basics I have grown some fantastic runner beans with trench composting. Dig two trenches in autumn where you plan to plant beans and gradually fill them with shedded newspaper and vegetable scraps. Throw some soil on top each time to weigh it down and detract animals. By the time you come to plantContinue reading “What composting system is right for me?”
How to prune and propagate currant bushes
Winter is a good time to prune currants while they are dormant. As a bonus, you can also take cuttings at the same time to make new plants. They make great gifts for friends or neighbours or offer them to your local community garden or allotment. Alternatively, you can prune currants in the summer atContinue reading “How to prune and propagate currant bushes”
Plant a nut or fruit tree this winter
Winter is the ideal time to plant trees, while they are dormant, so why not add to your edible harvests by planting a nut or fruit tree. There are lots of specialist nurseries that can help you decide on the best tree for your garden. For tips on how to plant your tree, check outContinue reading “Plant a nut or fruit tree this winter”
The Incredible Ecosystem Within Your Compost!
Post by Kirstynn Joseph, Untamed Science on behalf of Replenish Composting is an incredible thing that you can do for yourself, your garden, and the planet, and with a bit of advice and a small investment, it can be really easy too! Though there is of course a whole lot of compost science going onContinue reading “The Incredible Ecosystem Within Your Compost!”
How to make leafmould
What is leafmould? Leafmould is made from the break down of autumn leaves by fungi. It creates a nutrient-rich soil improver that can be mixed with compost for pots or used as a mulch. If left for two years, it will become very fine and you can even use it for sowing seeds. It isContinue reading “How to make leafmould”
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