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Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them.
This article digs into soil-less materials that can be used to grow plants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Lavender is a beautiful addition to any garden, but it can be very unpredictable. Fortunately, one key component can boost ...
You can create a good mix at home by combining garden soil, organic compost, and river sand or cocopeat in equal parts. This ...
It can be hard to find ways to stay cool in the summer heat - but if you have your fan on full blast, an expert warns to take ...
I received an email from one of my readers about her Rhubarb or Rheumrhabarbarum. It seems that the stalks on her rhubarb were as thin and weak as they haveever been. Her rhubarb normally does well ...
From sowing the seed to harvesting a fully grown, ripe watermelon, here is a step-by-step guide to grow your own watermelons ...
The average gardener admits to paying as much as £300 for a single plant, and more than two-thirds of gardeners have been ...
Herefordshire farmer John Joseph has been crowned top winner of the 2025 Soil Farmer of the Year for his exceptional ...
Enhancing the beauty of your garden doesn't always call for expensive fertilizers or professional gardening services ...
Growing your own lettuce is cheap and simple, but picking the leaves at the right time will ensure the best taste ...
The expert concluded: "Milk thistle loves the dry, shaded areas of your garden and can hide behind other tall plants, so ...