Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

In addition to correctly layering green and brown organic matter, periodic turning of compost is necessary to get air to the ...

By adding 2.5 cm of top dressing each year, you can get a nice thick layer of topsoil in a few years. The bonus in using this ...

A coir doormat looks great on your porch, but it'll also do wonders in your garden if you repurpose it in your compost pile.

Herefordshire farmer Jonathan Joseph is this year’s Soil Farmer of the Year, in recognition of how he has reshaped soil ...

Why do we choose harmful chemicals for our lawns when we can use safer options? Organic lawn care creates a healthy area.

Gardeners are being urged to put washing up sponges in their garden this July - for a very useful reason. It might sound mad, ...

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, ...

Herbs are a versatile plant for the garden. They are both ornamental and edible, and many are used in herbal remedies. They ...

“To lock in moisture and protect plants during a hot spell, cover the top of container plants with a mulch such as gravel, ...

Mulching helps to reduce soil moisture loss, keeps roots cool and prevents the growth of weeds, which use much water, robbing garden plants. Mulch after watering or a summer storm, rather than ...

Changing hydrangea flower color with coffee grounds is a popular garden hack that could do more harm than good.