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How to improve your garden soil – 5 simple methods for creating the best growing conditions
Grow your best plants yet with our tips for boosting the soil in your yard
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Can you reuse potting soil? The experts reveal how to safely recycle this gardening material
Old potting soil can be utilized in beds and borders as long as it is pest and disease-free
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Plants for wet soil – 16 water-loving varieties to grow in tricky places
Add color and drama to more challenging areas with these resilient moisture-loving plants for soggy soils and quiet corners
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How to fill a raised garden bed – expert tips to get the ideal blend of soil and materials
Discover the different ways to fill a raised garden bed and get that mix of ingredients right for your plants
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Preparing garden soil for spring – 5 ways that will give your new plants a boost
Get your backyard beds primed for planting with these expert tips
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How to add phosphorus to soil – 5 organic methods to use in your garden
Discover organic methods of boosting phosphorus levels in your soil that your plants will thank you for
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The best soil to start seeds in – improve your chances of growing success
Get your homegrown flowers and veg off to a strong start
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How do you warm up soil? Easy ways to prepare the ground for planting seeds
These simple yet effective soil warming techniques will get it ready for late winter and early spring plantings
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What is the best soil for fiddle leaf figs? Experts reveal the perfect recipe
Treat your fiddle leaf fig to this DIY soil recipe and it will reward you with luscious leaves and healthy growth
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How to get rid of bugs from houseplant soil naturally – in easy 4 steps
Experts offer their advice on how to get rid of bugs from houseplant soil naturally in only four easy steps
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Soil health – the ultimate guide
Soil health is vital to allowing plants to flourish – take care of it and it will provide all the nutrients, root support, oxygen and water your plants need
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What soil do you put in a raised garden bed? Experts use this ancient method for nutritious greenery
Your beds are only as good as the soil that's in them – this is the age-old solution that experts use for healthy plants above
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How to add calcium to soil – easy, natural tips to rescue plants
From crushed oysters to eggshells – this is how to cure calcium levels organically and professionally
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How to test the pH of soil – the science explained for beginners
What is pH in soil and how can the right levels help you get the best results from your garden? Here, we tell you how to test the pH of soil at home
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3 reasons why using garden soil in pots harms plants' health, say experts
Garden experts warn against using soil in pots – the natural solution that may be harming your container plants
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How to force bulbs in soil
Discover how to force bulbs in soil indoors, to have scented floral displays in before springtime
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Best trees for clay soil – 11 varieties for every garden
Discover the best trees for clay soils to make a lasting feature in your garden
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Monty Don urges you to collect ‘every last’ leaf this fall – to enrich your soil for free
‘Nothing makes a better soil conditioner,’ according to the garden expert – here’s how he uses them
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Soil types – the ultimate guide
The real key to gardening success is understanding soil types. So get to know your soil make-up and find out how to deal with it
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5 ways to use ashes in the garden – for composting, improving soil and more
Fire pits, BBQs and pizza ovens mean an abundance of ashes in the garden – here's what to do with them
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Gizzi Erskine’s organic garden tips – and why digging your soil ruins it
These garden tips will help with your quest to tackle climate change
