
Sustainable Gardening
Leaf mould and garden compost offer different kinds of help to soil
Leaf mould makes useful soil conditioner from fallen leaves. Keep its purpose and timescale clear when planning a shared garden.

Leaf mould makes useful soil conditioner from fallen leaves. Keep its purpose and timescale clear when planning a shared garden.

Save garden seed with attention to ripeness, drying and storage, while keeping a simple record of what you actually collected.

Choose a peat-free growing medium for the particular plant and job, then use its watering and feeding instructions instead of treating all compost bags alike.