Water, soil and compost
We're still writing this page. The outline and sources below are in place; the full guide is on its way.
This section is on its way. It will cover:
- Watering efficiently and site hose rules
- Compost bays and what to put in them
- Improving heavy and light soils
- Raised beds and how much soil they need
Editor: write the pillar intro once the first two guides in this section are drafted.
Guides
- Compost bays on the allotmentBuilding compost bays on an allotment and making good compost from plot waste.Coming soon
- Allotment compost: keep a supply of browns beside the greensBalance soft greens with dry browns in an allotment compost bin, plan for seasonal gluts, and observe the heap before reaching for an accelerator.
- Watering an allotmentHow to water an allotment efficiently, collect rainwater and stay within site hose rules.Coming soon