Green manure basically refers to a fast growing plant or crop that, once grown, is immediately turned and dug back into the soil while it's still green. These plants are then left to wither away ...

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Clover is a green manure that can be left to grow for a year - when it flowers it attracts bees and other pollinating insects. Prepare the soil by removing weeds, digging over if it hasn't been ...

If you're looking to give your garden bed a bit of a breather between plantings, but don't want weeds to pop up in the bare ...

Green manures are fast growing plants which are sown to cover bare soil. They are often planted in the autumn to cover areas of soil that would be filled with vegetable plants in the summer.