The best mulch. For five years now, I have been mulching all my vegetable beds with freshly cut lawn grass. Mulch from freshly cut lawn grass is one of the most affordable and useful ways to improve the condition of vegetable beds. When used correctly, it provides a number of advantages: Benefits of fresh grass mulch: Moisture retention: the grass layer reduces water evaporation, especially in hot weather, allowing you to water less often. Weed suppression: dense mulch blocks sunlight, preventin

Gardening tips with my friend Nettles and Petals Many gardeners focus on planting in spring, but real soil health starts now, in the colder months. When you leave your soil uncovered, rain and wind wash away valuable nutrients and organic matter. Microbial life slows down, and your garden enters spring tired and depleted. But if you protect it, even a simple layer of mulch or compost, you’re giving it a living & cosy blanket that keeps it healthy, fertile, and alive. 🌱 Mulching is one of the mo