There's some common household waste, which you sweep up from corners and under furniture, that you may be sadly trashing ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

My fire produced a lot of wood ash during the cold months, which I have kept. How can I use this in my garden, does it need treating and what particular plants would like it? Wood ash does contain ...

After a long winter, your fireplace is likely full of ash. However, before you throw it all in the dustbin, consider how you might reuse it. One of the most unexpected scenarios is adding it to your ...

Can wood ash be composted? JOSH: Wood ash can go onto your compost heap, provided it hasn't come from timber that's been treated. Wood ash from a clean source, like your home fireplace or fire pit, is ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR SUN SPOTS: We compost, and because we have had a garden, we have had a ...

Do I need to use secateurs to prune? TINO: It depends on what kind of wood you're dealing with. Soft tips can simply be pinched out with your fingers and small lateral branches can be snapped off, but ...

This salty kitchen scrap is a great addition to your compost, boosting nutrients, reducing waste, and improving soil health ...