A HAVEN MADE FROM HAVOC

COMPACTED SOIL SOLUTION

Remove weeds, then turn soil over with a pitchfork and pointed shovel to a depth of 20-30cm – the depth of most plant roots.

DRAINAGE SOLUTION

Turning over soil goes some way to solving drainage problems. Another factor is soil type. Sandy soils are free-draining, but mineralrich clay soils have poor drainage, so adding organic matter such as compost