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 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.

How to choose the right native hedgerow plants to bring scent shelter and pollinators to your boundary

How to choose the right native hedgerow plants ...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a native hedgerow enriches your garden boundary with diverse, resilient plants that provide year-round beauty, fragrant blooms, shelter, and vital habitat for local wildlife and pollinators.

How to choose the right native hedgerow plants ...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a native hedgerow enriches your garden boundary with diverse, resilient plants that provide year-round beauty, fragrant blooms, shelter, and vital habitat for local wildlife and pollinators.

How to lay a living mulch with low-growing herbs and why your soil life will thank you

How to lay a living mulch with low-growing herb...

Eleanor Ashford

Living mulch, using low-growing herbs like thyme and chamomile, enriches soil, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and supports biodiversity, creating a thriving, sustainable garden ecosystem.

How to lay a living mulch with low-growing herb...

Eleanor Ashford

Living mulch, using low-growing herbs like thyme and chamomile, enriches soil, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and supports biodiversity, creating a thriving, sustainable garden ecosystem.