Many different materials can be used to cover the soil’s surface, including bark chippings, leaf mould, well-rotted farmyard manure or crushed shells. Mulching has many benefits. It can provide ...

Add plenty of compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Seed can be sown in pots from March to the end of May. Fill a 7.5cm (3in) pot with compost and firm gently. Sow a seed vertically 2.5cm ...