The ravages of winter are almost over so our thoughts are once again turning to Spring. Where to start in our gardens? Here are some ideas.

Mulch bare soil in your garden as you clear away weeds and plant stems from last year to add to your compost heap or bin. You can use garden compost, well-rotted manure, chipped bark, or bagged peat free soil conditioner. Mulching conserves water in dry. . .