it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs. Look carefully at our results table to find one that is good for all your garden tasks. Multipurpose composts are ...

“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of ...

When I’m growing potted plants, I find that it’s always best to use compost. In my experience, normal garden soil isn’t suitable for containers because it doesn’t contain enough nutrients ...

When is the best time to start a compost heap ... save your plant clippings and garden waste for your compost bin. Likewise, consider adding in unusual compost ingredients.

it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs. Look carefully at our results table to find one that is good for all your garden tasks. Multipurpose composts are ...

Compost heaps can be designed to suit gardens of all sizes. You can build your own or choose from a whole range of specially designed bins, available at garden centres and through internet and ...

Hydrangeas are known for their hardiness in the cold, but they still need a little help to ensure they burst into beautiful ...

Compost heaps and bins benefit from being emptied and turned from time to time, so that the bits at the edges also rot down. The best gardeners know that gardening is not the art of cultivating ...

The answer is to recycle as many of them as possible to create Leafmould, which over time decomposes to create mulch and compost. The recycling of fallen leaves for using in our garden pots and ...

The experts explain the benefits of using a 'seed-starting' soil if you're growing your fruits and vegetables from seed.

Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit ...