A raised bed does not need a glamorous autumn makeover. In fact, the most useful fall preparation often involves things ...

Mulches have several benefits and can help to retain moisture in summer, and rain to generate the soil in winter as well as prevent weeds from growing. Depending on the type of mulch used, other ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

As October rolls in and winter approaches, there are still many important gardening tasks to stay on top of. One of the key jobs, according to gardening expert Monty Don, is gathering fallen leaves to ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...