Transform your small plots into lush, productive gardens. Find tips, inspiration, and practical advice to maximise your allotment's potential...
Having an allotment can be an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience, especially if you live in a built-up area without much greenery. Read this article for an introduction to allotments, their benefits, and how you can get started with your o
If you’re thinking of starting work on an allotment, you might be wondering what plants you should grow. We’ve put together a list of our top 10 plants for beginners to grow on an allotment. Potatoes are a staple of most diets in the UK and are incre
Pumpkins are the most famous winter squash grown in a UK garden. Primarily associated with Halloween lanterns, the insides of these hard orange squashes contain sweet orange flesh, commonly used in seasonal baking. Pumpkins are typically in season fr
Yes, this method is known as top-dressing or mulching with compost. Simply spread a 2.5–5 cm layer of well-rotted compost directly on top of the soil around plants. 🧠 Best used in: no-dig gardening, ornamental beds, and around shrubs. 🔗 Learn more