The Allotment Planner: More than 200 Ways to Enjoy your Plot Month by Month

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Actually I found I used a combination of things. My journal combined with the Half hour allotment book to work out the plants and also the on-line software and grid paper. Vegetation can be buried during digging after removing the roots of perennial weeds such as bindweed, couch grass, ground elder and nettles. Do not compost these Allotment planning is a very personal thing. At the end of the day you will want something that is unique to you yet fulfils all your needs. I know those that laugh and tease (in good spirit) those who have seating areas in their allotment, considering them a waste of time. I know others who consider a seating area as essential to their allotment experience. They like to sit and think about their plans, share wine with friends or have a BBQ. So, as I say this is a very personal thing. However, there are many things that everyone will want and to consider in their allotment design. What to Use to Design Your Allotment

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Allotment plots can be pretty big and you need to move around it easily. Before you start digging think about the plot layout, where your beds will go and how you will access them. The size of your allotment will naturally determine what you can and cannot plant and how much of each you can plant, or at least it will determine the bread of plant. For example, if you have a large allotment you may get away with a small apple tree or two, if you have a tiny plot you may have to decide if apples are worth it or if you want to invest in some cordons. The size of the allotment may also determine your planting style. There are several to choose from or you can use a combination of styles. With so many different factors to consider, producing a multi-year crop rotation plan can be complicated. The Garden Planner keeps a complete history of your garden’s plants and provides easy-to-follow advice as you plan, making the process simple When it comes to controlling weeds , catching them early is advised. You can pull them out by hand as they occur or hoe them out. Ideally your new allotment will be in a sunny position but this, inevitably, is not always the case. If you have been given a plot which is partly or totally in shade, choosing fruit and vegetables that tolerant these conditions is essential. Fruit in shadeFantastic! I’m thrilled. You’ve done truly excellent work and made a tool that has made gardening loads easier."

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Many allotments don’t supply water, but allotment holders get around this by installing a water butt.January– Dormant fruit trees and bushes are best planted now. Tomatoes seeds can be started off in a propagator or a sunny windowsill Hopefully, if you are renting your allotment space, then you will receive one with a good amount of sun.

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When thinking of the layout of your allotment, you need to plan the space well. Grass paths help you avoid walking over the beds and compromising the beds. You can build out your raised beds on both sides of the path , with the beds running horizontally to the path. If the allotment plot is overgrown, you’re going to need some reliable equipment to help clear the space.Whether you want to grow soft fruit or root veg, we've gathered our gardening experts once again to share their advice for the best allotment layout and design tips.