Last autumn, I carefully cultivated a heap of seeds within a new garden bed, only to hack these fledgling plants down to the ground just a few weeks later – and deliberately let them all rot away.

What’s the difference between summer and winter green manures? HANNAH: Green manures are a combination of legumes and grains grown to quickly replenish your soil with a range of nutrients. They’re ...

They’re not just another piece of garden jargon – if you’re wondering what to plant in empty garden beds in autumn, you’ll want these superhero plants on your radar. They’re brilliant soil improvers, ...