Soil and Composting
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- Grow plants
Choosing compost for propagation
The right compost makes all the difference when sowing seed and taking cuttings. Discover which compost is best for the job, in our No Fuss Guide.
- Grow plants
How to refresh compost in pots
Container-grown trees and shrubs benefit from a fresh supply of compost every year or so – we show you how to do it.
- Grow plantsvideo
How do I use seaweed in the garden?
Discover the benefits of using seaweed in the garden and how to use it in this quick video.
- Grow plantsvideo
Dealing with composting problems
Discover common problems faced by gardeners when composting, and how to prevent them, in this No Fuss video guide with David Hurrion.
- Maintain the gardenvideo
How can I keep rats out of my compost bin?
How best to keep rats out of your compost bin? Discover rat deterrents, in this Quick Tips video.
- Maintain the gardenvideo
Is wood and coal ash safe for the garden?
Is it OK to use wood and coal ash in the garden? Find out, by watching this Quick Tips video guide.
- Maintain the garden
How to set up a wormery
Find out how to set up your own wormery for a source of nutritious compost and plant food.
- Maintain the garden
How to make a composting trench
Find how to make a composting trench for next year's crops.
- Maintain the gardenvideo
How should I compost cardboard boxes?
Not sure how to compost cardboard boxes? Watch this video to find out.
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Can I reuse pot compost?
Find out whether or not you should reuse potting compost for new plantings, in this short Quick Tips video.
- Maintain the garden
How to make compost
Find out how to make great garden compost in this practical guide.
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Choosing compost for pots
Find out which compost is most suited to using in container displays, in this No Fuss Guide with Kevin Smith.
- Maintain the garden
What's wrong with my wormery?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Spotted worms at the surface of your wormery? Get to the bottom of the causes in this Quick Tips video with Emma Crawforth, BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
- Maintain the gardenvideo
Can I make compost in a plastic dustbin?
Got an old dustbin that you're thinking of turning into a compost bin? Our Quick Tips video highlights a few things to bear in mind.
- Plants
Five steps to winter compost
Keep your compost ticking over in the winter months with these five handy tips.
- Plants
Four ways to better compost
Want to make better garden compost? Then be sure to follow our top tips.
- Grow plants
Best compost: which compost is best for which job?
Confused by the types of compost available? We explain which type to use for which job.
- DIYvideo
Making a leaf mould bin
Build your own bin for making leaf mould, with the help of our video No Fuss Guide.
- Grow plants
Guide to garden mulches. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Learn about the different types of mulch, plus when and how to use them, in our No Fuss video guide with David Hurrion.
- Maintain the garden
Mulches and mulching
Find out about mulches and how to mulch, in our expert guide.
- Maintain the gardenvideo
How to make leaf mould
Want to make your own leaf mould? Monty Don shows you how.
- Maintain the garden
How to make a leaf mould bin
Leaf mould is a valuable garden resource. Learn how to make a leaf mould bin, using our guide.
- Plants
The best leaves for leaf mould
We show you the best leaves to use for leaf mould, and give advice on making it.