To improve it, you’ll need to add plenty of organic matter in the shape of generous annual mulches of well-rotted manure and ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

Clay soil can present several challenges to gardeners due to its density. One way to amend compacted clay soil is with a ...

Step-by-step ranunculus care: soak or pre-sprout corms, plant for spring blooms, and use light, soil and pest tips to extend ...

Before you put away the spade and lock up the shed for the next few months, here are 10 things to do in the garden before ...

You've probably read countless seed packets and planting guides that use words like "sandy," "clay," "loam," and "silt" to describe the ideal soil texture for what you're planting. But you might not ...

Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...

Blue globes on tall wands turn heads each summer, yet many gardeners still miss simple steps that unlock repeat colour. As ...

Late autumn to winter is the time to plant bare-root hedges, so gardening editor Sharon Amos shares everything to know about ...

Gardeners are rethinking their plots as weather and wallets tighten, seeking greener looks with fewer chores and sweeter ...

Turn fall leaves into leaf mould, a low-effort soil booster. Use a drilled can, pre-made bin or DIY fencing bin and wait ...

Buenos días from a very sunny Lanzarote. I thought farming in the UK was hard, but compared to growing grapes here, it’s a walk in the park. See also: How ...