Amateur Gardening

The general rules of pruning

Growing media: In next week’s AG I look at compost. There is a baffling array of varieties out there so I will talk you through what they all do and how to make your own.

WHEN it comes to pruning, certain areas of caution are advised. Firstly, think about your personal safety, so make sure tools are sharp and clean so they are

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