For compost to break down well, you need a mix of carbon-rich browns and nitrogen-rich greens. Fall leaves provide carbon, ...

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that produces a harvest for over a decade when properly cared for. It just needs the right ...

Growing beetroot in pots is one of the most rewarding ways to brighten a balcony garden. These colourful root vegetables ...

If you have a vegetable garden, you might have tried composting. But if you're like me, you may have ended up with a slimy ...

Growing strawberries in pots during winter is a rewarding project, especially if you choose hardy varieties and provide the ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Tulip bulbs can attract rodents looking for an easy meal or drawn to a cosy patch of freshly turned soil. Following these ...

Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

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This simple step - putting the bindweed on chicken wire rather than directly onto a compost pile - can prevent the weed from returning. Only once the bindweed has fully dried out should you add it to ...

You probably keep paper towels in your kitchen, but this humble product has plenty of uses in the garden, too. Here are some ...