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

Bronner wrote to Curious Iowa, a Gazette series that answers readers’ questions, asking for a description of how what he puts ...

Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them.

Lavender is a beautiful addition to any garden, but it can be very unpredictable. Fortunately, one key component can boost ...

Make sure the plant has strong and green leaves ... lemons prefer slightly acidic and well-draining soil. You can create a ...

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.

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

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

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, ...