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Companion Planting Clover

Clover has long been used as a green manure to prevent weeds and stop soil erosion. There are many benefits to companion planting clover in both the orchard and the vegetable bed. What is Clover Clover is a member of the legume family and grows easily in the UK. There are several types of clover and they will all fix nitrogen in the soil if dug in. White clover is low growing and good for suppressing weeds. Red clover produces lots of foliage which can be used as a mulch, once it has been cut back it will regrow. Companion… → Read More

How To Get Rid Of Aphids Naturally [9 Organic Methods]

Every gardener will have come into contact with aphids at one time or another, and we all have tips and tricks to deal with them. This post is how to get rid of aphids naturally and as the title suggests, that means organically, without chemicals. I will touch on chemical methods later on in the post, but let’s start with the natural ways first. Method #1: fingers At the first sign of aphid infestation, you need to take action and if the infestation is mild this method will work. Just gently rub your thumb and forefinger against the aphids and… → Read More

Why It’s Important To Encourage Predators Into Your Garden

Why It’s Important To Encourage Predators Into Your Garden Anyone who has spent any time watching nature will know just how brutal it is. From the jungles of South America, to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean all life depends on the demise of some other form of life. So the short answer to why it’s important to encourage predators into your garden, is to control pest numbers naturally. Pests And Predators I am based in Essex and there aren’t generally too many seriously invasive pests to worry about. That said without proper control, Aphids can get to biblical proportions…. → Read More