Identifying what vegetables to plant in October, taking into account direct sowing into the ground, container and indoor ...

I recommend starting the stone in a pot to control the environment better,' says Robin. 'Use a pot at least 6 inches deep to accommodate root growth. Use well-draining, loamy soil with a pH between ...

"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our ...

Pim Dickson, a horticulture expert at Mr Fothergill’s, explains, ‘In most regions, it’s best to plant your daffodil bulbs in ...

What is Composting, Why Composting Matters, The Basics of Starting a Compost Pile, What Not to Compost, and The Benefits of ...

Autumn is the perfect time of year to gather up compost from garden waste and use kitchen scraps like tea bags, coffee ...

With that feeling comes what I think of as “The Cleanies.” Time to tidy up, thin out, clean, and start fresh, in the garden and in the home.

1. Always wear a disposable face mask before opening up bags or shovelling bulk soil products from a trailer. 2. Wear gloves ...

Thanks to their protective scales and tunic skin, bulbs can withstand the winter frosts beneath the soil's surface, before bursting into bloom as the soil begins to warm up at the start of spring.

Gardeners are being urged to put kitchen scraps such as tea bags, coffee and potato peels in their garden this month. While ...

We tried some products that can help you compost, including vermicomposters (composting by worms), food processors, a bokashi composter (composting by fermenting food scraps), and a compost bin.