Her top tips

1

If you’ve heavy clay soil just add some grit and gravel and don’t worry about trying things – you’ll be surprised what will grow, even plants that apparently don’t like clay.

2

If something isn’t happy or doesn’t fit, don’t be afraid to move it. It will find its place somewhere!

3

We create our own compost and give the beds a good feed once a year, in spring. As it’s a big garden I supplement our own compost with blood, fish and bone mix.

4

Don’t have too much exposed soil – the more the plants cover it, the less chance there is for weeds to grow!