Save your dryer lint for birds looking for soft materials to line their nests. Put it in a mesh bag and hang it from a tree ...

The best way to begin a kitchen garden is to start with plants that grow reliably in the current season. In most parts of ...

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a client — who has since ...

If your compost heap, like mine, is a bit of a mess, now is a good time to sort it out for 2026. Aim for a good mix of woody ...

The secret to a better garden might already be sitting in your cupboards ...

Wine corks are a great garden mulch for your plants that release carbon as they decompose. You can use them whole, chopped, or blended.

Aim to buy fresh material, as quality falls off after six months ...

Sift the ashes through a compost sifter to remove pieces of burned wood and debris. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use an old window screen or make your own by affixing 1/2- or 1/4-inch hardware ...

Learn how to start composting food waste at home with this simple beginner’s guide. Turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich ...

Every gardener knows the deep satisfaction of harvesting a vegetable they planted from a tiny seed. The journey from soil to ...

The presenter's glorious garden proves that large lawns no longer need to be the main focus of a garden layout ...

1. Fill a Bucket: Place a handful of compost or worm castings in a porous bag (like an old pillowcase) and submerge it in a ...