Kale and hearty

• Published in: Northern Echo
• Main Authors: Alison Mundie Horticulturalist, Carr, Harlow
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: Darlington (UK) Newsquest (North East) Ltd 01.02.2014
• Subjects: Flowers & plants; Gardens & gardening; Manures; Vegetables

Generally it is best to keep perennials separate from the annual vegetables as the maintenance regime is different, and the soil preparation needs to be very good, as plants will be in situ for several years - up to 15 to 20 for asparagus. Mulching with compost or manure to prevent weeds and to reta...