This week has seen agriculture minister, Charlie McConalogue, announcing the launch of payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure.

When planting on heavy clay ... soil, by working in organic matter. Mulch is a layer of material, at least 5cm (2in) thick, applied to the soil surface in late autumn to late winter (Nov-Feb). It is ...

Apply straw mulch over the plants in the late fall, once the plants are dormant and soil temperatures are consistently below 40°F. Spring care of June-bearing cultivars begins with mulch removal in ...

Learning how to improve drainage in a clay soil lawn is one of those things ... this solution uses gravel plus the addition of a perforated pipe to help with drainage. Craig advises ‘digging ...

But if you don't want to go that route, you can help break up the clay soil by adding organic matter to make it a more hospitable place to grow. However, there is an art to adding soil amendments ...

Strawberries can be grown in a wide range of soils, from light sand to heavy clay. However ... removing any perennial weeds and adding manure. Place the strawberry plants every 35cm (13 in ...