Herbal tea leaves make excellent compost pile additions. They decompose quickly and add nitrogen (the key component for ...

A Mumbai woman has lived zero-waste for 5 years without using a dustbin. Her journey offers simple, practical tips for ...

What was once waste is now a resource thanks to a clever collaboration between classrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside.

You can also consider plants which act as pest deterrents. Lavender is great at deterring aphids and flea beetles. The strong ...

Holocene House is like being in nature,” says Clinton Cole, principal of CplusC Architects + Builders. “Canopied in plants, ...

Intriguingly, there's a simple trick using a common kitchen waste item that can enhance their size and health. While many ...

Keeping your garden thriving through one heatwave after another can be a struggle, but a team of experts recommends one cheap ...

A hosepipe ban will be enforced in some areas from next week due to the unusually hot weather and gardeners could find that ...

Roses are in full bloom now that summer has arrived, but there is a simple way to get healthier and more vibrant flowers by feeding them the right fertiliser ...

Roses can be a beautiful addition to a garden, but the flowers require a certain level of care to ensure they grow to their full potential - and it can all be achieved with a simple kitchen scrap ...

Keeping flower-beds well-mulched is one tip. They said: “Mulching is one of the most effective ways to retain moisture in the ...

With sunshine blazing and rainfall in short supply, gardens across Northern Ireland are soaking up the heat — and so are our ...