Fruit Hill Farm Blog

A riparian buffer is a strip of trees and vegetation along the edge of the watercourse.

As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken a look back at the tools that were most popular with our customers over the past 12 months.

Mulch refers to any material, organic or inorganic, spread over the surface of the soil to protect it, enhance its appearance, and support plant growth.

In this guide, we'll explore the key aspects of garlic plant nutrition, from the right types of fertilisers to the ideal feeding schedule.

It's hard to believe October is already here! While there's still plenty to harvest from the garden, theres also a few crops you can plant and sow now.

Soil testing in Autumn, just after the main growing season, provides a clear picture of nutrient levels and pH status after plants have absorbed their share.

Bokashi composting is an anaerobic fermentation process that converts kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.

Cabbage White Butterflies can be a significant pest for gardeners growing brassicas like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. They lay their eggs on the undersides of the leaves and the resulting caterpillars voraciously feed on the plants, causing significant damage.

Companion planting is the practice of strategically pairing different plants together to create a mutually beneficial environment.

Seaweed one of the richest plants on our earth: minerals, trace elements, vitamins - even natural growth promoters have been discovered in seaweed. This is what makes seaweed so valuable for us and equally for animals and plants.