We’ve found 7 things that will do more harm than good on the compost heap. Here’s what you need to steer clear of.

You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...

Tulip bulbs can attract rodents looking for an easy meal or drawn to a cosy patch of freshly turned soil. Following these ...

Growing vegetable marrows on a compost heap is a long-standing gardening tradition. Their roots permeate the rotting material where they find plentiful nutrients and moisture, while their luxuriant ...

This simple step - putting the bindweed on chicken wire rather than directly onto a compost pile - can prevent the weed from ...

But like any hobby, it can also be expensive, with specialist tools, fancy soil boosters and fertilisers lined up on garden ...

The work of a gardener is not always easy; and when it comes to deterring ever-present pests, it can sometimes feel impossible. Such is the case with rats, who like to take advantage of everything ...