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5 postsThe spade cuts, the digging fork breaks, the Sauzahn loosens without turning. Which digging tool suits sand, loam and stony ground, why digging over fell out of fashion, and when it still has to happen.
Moss is an indicator plant, not an invader. It points to compacted soil, shade, an acid pH or a shortage of nitrogen. How to measure the cause instead of guessing it, why lime only goes down after a test, and what the plan across a year looks like.
Drought and heavy rain are two sides of the same coin. Here is how to ready your garden for both extremes: humus-rich soil that acts like a sponge, keeping rain on site, and drought-proof planting.
When your compost heap just rots into slime instead of turning to humus, it's almost always one of four usual causes. Here's how to make the diagnosis, kick-start decomposition with turning and a nettle starter, and avoid the classic mistakes.
You do not fertilise all berries the same. Acid-lovers like blueberries tolerate no lime, currants and gooseberries are potassium-hungry, raspberries undemanding. Here is how to sort your berries into a few groups and give each the right thing.
