Capeweed and other weeds: love them or hate them?
Capeweed is not a very useful plant – or is it? As an indicator plant, it can tell you about the health of your soil and how to improve it.
Two quick ways to tell if your fruit tree is water-stressed
Making sure your fruit tree has enough water in spring will help you to grow larger fruit.
The difference between green manure and understory
Green manure crops, cover crops, and understory all bring great benefits to the soil, but what’s the difference between them?
5 Steps to a Simple Worm Farm
Every household needs a worm farm, and here are 5 simple steps for setting one up with almost no cost and very little fuss.
What’s the best way to control weeds under fruit trees?
Many gardeners hate weeds under their fruit trees. Managed correctly, they can bring many benefits to your trees and soil.
To mulch or not to mulch under your fruit trees?
Mulching under fruit trees is not as good as living understory, but has its place for young trees, or for mature trees if done correctly.
