Start with Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving GardenBy Juliet Sargeant & Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Healthy soil is the secret to a thriving gardenand Start with Soil shows you exactly how to build it. Created by the world renowned experts at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this accessible guide offers practical, science backed advice to help gardeners of all levels understand, improve and nurture the soil beneath their feet. From composting and mulching to encouraging beneficial organisms and reducing

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By Juliet Sargeant & Royal Botanic Gardens

This giant can grow to a massive 9 ft

untroubled by nibbling animals

A favorite for bouquets

this lilac bush can be planted as a flowering hedge

Best in well-drained ground

it brings waves of blooms throughout the season and is a magnet for pollinators

Low-growing

Each 3- to 5-inch fruit delivers a sweet banana-custard flavor that’s perfect for eating fresh or using in ice cream

this tree requires some extra care to grow and tends to only bear a heavy crop every two years