green manure

What you do with your soil in autumn will decide how well your garden thrives in spring

Autumn soil care isn’t just tidy-up time: it’s your chance to improve structure, moisture balance, and soil life before spring. Add the right organic materials now, and they’ll have months to work themselves into the ground naturally.

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Oilseed Rape Can Be a Soil Ally in Your Vegetable Beds

Oilseed rape doesn’t have to be just a symbol of vast yellow fields. In the garden it can be an effective green manure, building organic matter, improving soil structure, and helping protect beds between crops.

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You Can Still Sow in August and Keep Harvesting Into the Cooler Days

August doesn’t mark the end of the gardening season. With smart sowing, regular harvesting, feeding and efficient watering, you can keep beds productive and attractive well into autumn.

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