Raised bed depth matters more than width for many crops. Use 30cm for shallow salads and strawberries, 45cm for most vegetables and fruit bushes, and 50cm or more for deep-rooted perennials like rhubarb and asparagus, with rubble in the base to save soil.
Climbing and rambling roses differ in vigour and flowering habits. This guide explains how to choose between them based on your available space and the specific support structures required for each.
Filling a deep raised bed entirely with bagged compost is expensive and short-lived. Instead, use a base of rubble, subsoil or woody prunings, then top with a soil-based mix. Reuse spent compost as an amendment, not a structural fill.
A simple three-year rotation for a small raised bed: divide the bed into three sections, assign crop groups, and move each group forward every year. Includes spacing guidance, succession planning and record-keeping tips for UK gardeners.
Optimise your allotment by implementing a raised bed system. This guide covers essential dimensions for accessibility, material selection, soil volume calculations, and the design of working paths to prevent soil compaction.
Clematis are divided into three pruning groups based on flowering time and wood age. This guide explains how to identify your plant’s group and provides specific timing and techniques for pruning each to ensure prolific blooms.
