Why green manure is the ultimate shortcut for a healthier, more fertile garden
In short: RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter explains how green manures improve soil fertility and structure without synthetic fertilizers. These fast-growing cover crops protect your garden by smothering weeds and preventing erosion, while simultaneously supporting local wildlife and the environment.
Green manures are specialized plants grown specifically to cover bare soil, particularly in vegetable patches. By planting these crops, gardeners can suppress weed growth and stop soil erosion through the action of the plants' roots and foliage.
The process concludes by digging the green plants back into the earth. This action returns essential nutrients to the soil and enhances its physical structure, offering a natural and sustainable alternative to purchasing commercial fertilizers.
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