A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of decomposing organic material or humus just ... is essential to the germination of its seeds so that if their ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...

Grow in full sun and in any soil other than shallow chalk ... If you have patience, you can grow them from seed but be aware that germination is erratic at best. To show off flowers and minimise ...