Dig out trenches to a spade's depth, known as a 'spit', and about 30cm (12in) wide. Place the soil from the first trench on the ground in front and work backwards along the plot, turning the soil ...

Time to go outside and find some soil! Take a spade (or even a spoon) to your garden, the nearest park or field with a member of your family. Find some soil and dig a small amount up. Looking at ...

1. Use a shovel or spade with a pointed edge. Using your shovel or spade, dig up the soil (at least 6 inches down) and use ...

Dylan Boyle was seen placing nets on a slope and digging with a spade near active badger setts at a farm near Cupar in ...