Soil sieves (or riddles) are useful for sifting out large lumps from soil, leaf mould andcompost, to leave you with a fine material suitable for sowing seeds like salad leaves and sunflowers, or for potting mixes.
Soil sieves (or riddles) are useful for sifting out large lumps from soil, leaf mould and compost, to leave you with a fine material suitable for sowing seeds like salad leaves and sunflowers, or for potting mixes.
Making your own compost and leaf mould is surprisingly easy and will save on trips to the tip.
You should aim to make your soil sieve slightly bigger than your wheelbarrow so you can quickly work your way through a pile of compost, directly from the heap. Add a personal touch by painting in a colour of your choice.