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How to make compost – your scientific guide

How to make compost – your scientific guide

27 January 2021

From the right ratio of green and brown waste to regular aeration, here are some top tips for making compost, writes Clare Wilson

No, native plants aren't always the best choice for gardens

No, native plants aren't always the best choice for gardens

27 January 2021

There's a tendency among horticulturists to prefer native plant species, but we shouldn't assume they are better, writes James Wong

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