Gardening & All Things Wild

How mulching with leaf mould and bark chips builds healthier soil and cuts down watering

How mulching with leaf mould and bark chips bui...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with leaf mould and bark chips enriches soil, conserves water, supports beneficial organisms, suppresses weeds, and promotes sustainable, thriving gardens with minimal watering.

How mulching with leaf mould and bark chips bui...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with leaf mould and bark chips enriches soil, conserves water, supports beneficial organisms, suppresses weeds, and promotes sustainable, thriving gardens with minimal watering.

Why stacking your raised beds with logs and garden waste helps build soil and cut costs

Why stacking your raised beds with logs and gar...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the sustainable German hugelkultur method, creatively stacking logs and garden waste in raised beds to enrich soil, retain moisture, reduce costs, and support thriving plant growth.

Why stacking your raised beds with logs and gar...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the sustainable German hugelkultur method, creatively stacking logs and garden waste in raised beds to enrich soil, retain moisture, reduce costs, and support thriving plant growth.

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood and start enriching your garden the low-waste way

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge could be your best wildlife investment

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge cou...

Eleanor Ashford

Nettles, often overlooked, support biodiversity by sheltering insects and butterflies, aid natural pest control, benefit hedgehogs, and offer culinary, medicinal, and sustainable crafting uses.

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge cou...

Eleanor Ashford

Nettles, often overlooked, support biodiversity by sheltering insects and butterflies, aid natural pest control, benefit hedgehogs, and offer culinary, medicinal, and sustainable crafting uses.

How to create a wildlife-friendly border using cottage perennials and layered planting

How to create a wildlife-friendly border using ...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a layered cottage perennial border supports wildlife by attracting pollinators and birds, enriching soil health, and providing year-round interest with sustainable, nectar-rich plants.

How to create a wildlife-friendly border using ...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a layered cottage perennial border supports wildlife by attracting pollinators and birds, enriching soil health, and providing year-round interest with sustainable, nectar-rich plants.

How to grow lavender from cuttings and avoid plastic trays and sleeves

How to grow lavender from cuttings and avoid pl...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides growing lavender from cuttings using eco-friendly, plastic-free methods, emphasising sustainable gardening, natural rooting alternatives, and nurturing plants with care.

How to grow lavender from cuttings and avoid pl...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides growing lavender from cuttings using eco-friendly, plastic-free methods, emphasising sustainable gardening, natural rooting alternatives, and nurturing plants with care.