Growing your own produce can be very rewarding, unless your almost-ripe tomatoes start to split and crack. Prevent this ...

Wind carries dandelion and other lightweight weed seeds into garden beds. If you cover your soil with a 1- to 3-inch layer of ...

Putting garlic in some of your plant water can help protect some of your most vulnerable seedlings and plants from some ...

Mulch helps moderate the soil temperature, reduce evaporation from the soil, and prevent weeds from growing in the soil. Rice ...

Key Takeaways Living organic mulch such as straw, woodchips, and shredded leaves insulate soil and reduce evaporation.Water deeply to encourage a strong, healthy root systems that don’t rely on ...

As plants begin to grow and bloom, there is plenty of work for gardeners in June to manage their vegetable gardens and flower ...

As June rolls in and summer arrives, now’s the moment for green-fingered Brits to roll up their sleeves and get their gardens ...

Foxes have a strong sense of smell, so they can be easily repelled by scents they dislike. According to the experts at the Gardeners' World, Foxes do not like the smell of both garlic and chilli.

As the summer holidays approach and children and pets venture out increasingly on to your lawn, sometimes you might wonder if there will be any grass left by autumn.

Trying to turn your tired, patchy lawn into a lush green outdoor space is a constant battle for gardeners every year, ...

Oregano, thyme and mint plants require some extra care in the summer months to ensure they taste delicious - but luckily, it ...

Night lighting adds dimension to gardens and extends our enjoyment of them – but excessive light can harm wildlife. The DarkSky International organisation says the effects are seen on birds that ...