uk soil types

What Type of Soil Do I Have? A Simple UK Gardeners Guide

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Different UK garden soil types including clay, sandy, loam and chalky soil shown side by side

One of the most common questions beginner gardeners ask is also one of the most important: What type of soil do I have? Understanding your soil is the foundation of successful gardening. You can plant at the right time, choose easy vegetables, and water carefully, but if you don’t understand how your soil behaves, plants … Read more

How to Improve Garden Soil in the UK: A Practical Guide for Beginners

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How to improve garden soil in the UK using compost, mulch and organic matter

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. You can plant at the right time, choose vegetables that grow well in UK soil, and soil affects how often plants need watering — but if your soil is poor, plants will always struggle if in doubt read following article: best compost for vegetables Many beginner gardeners … Read more