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

If your plants are saying "nay" to the clay soil that surrounds them, it's time for a garden refresh. Soil that has too much clay in it makes it difficult for plants to grow to their fullest potential ...

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

Most gardeners don’t realise how much their soil affects everything they plant. You can water, fertilise, and prune all you […] ...

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

Farmers know improving soil health can supercharge crop performance. However, it’s not always clear what steps or adjustments a farmer can take to see real results. Try these nine strategies first to ...

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

Others will make it into the compost pile, which, along with food scraps, weeds and spent annuals and perennials, will cook ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume the season is winding down. However, November offers a ...

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 ...

Yet today, outside of farming circles, the mere existence of field drainage seems largely unknown, while many of those in the ...

Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using manure in your yard or garden. One of these is failing to ensure your ...