Being Water Wise - Part 3: Make your soil work to your advantage
Part three of our series on how to be water wise in your garden: How to improve your soil to help become more water wise all year round.
How to improve clay soil
If you have heavy clay soil at your place here is our advice on what you can do to improve it so plants can thrive.
What makes a 'good' soil?
Find out more about soil types, their physical characteristics and how to improve your soil.
Planting roses - site selection and ground preparation
There is nothing quite like the sight of a bed of roses or the thrill of picking a vase full for the table. Add to this the satisfaction and sense of achievement. Even in a small space two or three roses can make a house into a home with a welcoming feel.