Techniques Archives - Bite Sized Gardening

The Plastic Sheet In Gardens Controversy

On November 21, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Using Plastic Sheets In Gardens Is Controversial. What Are The Pros, Cons & Science? Are Sheets /Or Tarps Useful Or Damaging To Soils & Plants? Thats What This Article Examines. Plastic is everywhere. In supermarkets where it wraps and double wraps food and other products; in our vehicles, white goods and homes.… More Leave a comment

Companion Planting: Facts & Myths

On October 19, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Companion Planting Ideas Have Been Around For Centuries, But Do They Work, What Does Science & Experience Tell Us? The move to cut out the use of harmful pesticides in gardens and allotments has encouraged many people to investigate companion planting and the internet is full of companion planting charts, articles, videos and suggestions that many of us want to believe.… More Leave a comment

Leaky Dams aka Porous Check Dams

On October 15, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Leaky Dams Are A Feature Of An Increasing Number Of UK Water Catchments, & Here Is Australia’s Answer To Erosion Control In the West Country, we are well aware of how leaky dams can help control erosion, rainwater run off and inadvertant nutrient enrichment of water catchments.… More Leave a comment

6 Soil Erosion Control Techniques From the Caribbean

On October 13, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Soil Erosion Control & Hillside Garden Terracing For Trees, Food Forests & Crops Are All Included In the Short, Informative & Amusing Video. The following video is a masterpiece and quickly demonstrates a host of techniques. It starts by introducing the A frame, then shows how an A frame can be used to mark contours.… More Leave a comment

Christine Joynson

November 13, 2023.

Great site, even for those of us in France. As well as Stefan's extensive knowledge, information and experiences shared between members is invaluable .

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November 12, 2023.

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November 11, 2023.

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November 10, 2023.

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June 29, 2023.

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