If you think mixing your own potting soil is harmless, think again. A fluffy, nutrient-rich blend that seems perfect for your indoor plants can secretly turn into a mold magnet. It isn’t just a minor ...

If you have ever been tempted to toss a fruit peel, core, or pit out of your window, you're making a big mistake. Doing so ...

This is a good time to amend the garden and raised beds with organic compost. Layer it to replenish nutrients lost in the ...

A hugelkultur system is an excellent way to harvest and recycle any woody materials and organic debris around the garden.

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson makes simple three-bin compost bins for your backyard, turning kitchen and yard waste into ...

A binman has warned people their rubbish may not be collected if a common item is found in their food waste. To ensure it's taken away regularly, there are some rules you need to follow ...

Every year, volunteers for the Gloucestershire Toads on Roads (GlosToR) initiative help toads and other amphibians cross the road safely. This is part of an international campaign to save migrating ...