Gardening & All Things Wild

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks Strengthens Seedling Roots

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks...

Eleanor Ashford

Soil blocking offers a sustainable alternative to plastic seed trays, promoting healthier root growth, reducing plastic waste, and encouraging mindful, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks...

Eleanor Ashford

Soil blocking offers a sustainable alternative to plastic seed trays, promoting healthier root growth, reducing plastic waste, and encouraging mindful, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds supports watering efficiency and reduces waste

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds sup...

Eleanor Ashford

Rain barrels offer a charming, sustainable way to harvest rainwater, reduce runoff and erosion, and nurture gardens with natural, soft water while honouring traditional British gardening practices.

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds sup...

Eleanor Ashford

Rain barrels offer a charming, sustainable way to harvest rainwater, reduce runoff and erosion, and nurture gardens with natural, soft water while honouring traditional British gardening practices.

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fruiting shrubs and no synthetic fertilisers

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fru...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting an edible hedge with heritage fruiting shrubs enhances garden beauty, supports wildlife, and yields seasonal fruit sustainably, blending tradition with eco-friendly gardening practices.

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fru...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting an edible hedge with heritage fruiting shrubs enhances garden beauty, supports wildlife, and yields seasonal fruit sustainably, blending tradition with eco-friendly gardening practices.

How to Nurture Shade Gardens with Native Plants That Require Little Intervention

How to Nurture Shade Gardens with Native Plants...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating low-maintenance shade gardens using native plants, highlighting their ecological benefits, soil preparation, watering tips, pest control, and fostering biodiversity.

How to Nurture Shade Gardens with Native Plants...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating low-maintenance shade gardens using native plants, highlighting their ecological benefits, soil preparation, watering tips, pest control, and fostering biodiversity.

Why native salvias are an elegant low-maintenance choice for pollinators and colour

Why native salvias are an elegant low-maintenan...

Eleanor Ashford

Native salvias offer vibrant, resilient blooms that thrive in UK gardens with minimal care, supporting pollinators and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why native salvias are an elegant low-maintenan...

Eleanor Ashford

Native salvias offer vibrant, resilient blooms that thrive in UK gardens with minimal care, supporting pollinators and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why using local green waste mulch can replace plastic weed barriers and enrich your soil naturally

Why using local green waste mulch can replace p...

Eleanor Ashford

The article advocates replacing plastic weed barriers with locally sourced green waste mulch, highlighting its environmental benefits, soil enrichment, moisture retention, and fostering sustainable, mindful gardening.

Why using local green waste mulch can replace p...

Eleanor Ashford

The article advocates replacing plastic weed barriers with locally sourced green waste mulch, highlighting its environmental benefits, soil enrichment, moisture retention, and fostering sustainable, mindful gardening.