Gardeners are being told they should add one thing to their soil in November, depending on what reading you get.

If you want to be extra careful, test a small amount at home. Check for insects or signs of bugs before using it in your ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

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

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

As the chill of late November sets in, the garden whispers secrets of resilience and renewal. Discover how to nurture life ...

November is a great time of year to plant rhubarb, an easy way to enjoy some home-grown produce with minimum effort.

Sage, rosemary and thyme are ideal for creating fragrant herb pouches, says Stoddart. Your winter herbs will need to dry out, ...

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

To get a 5% solution using a 40% distilled spirit (gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila — do not use beer or wine), you add one ...

Some vegetables thrive in winter, giving you produce throughout the season - you just need to know the correct varieties to ...

From raising soil pH to being a line of defense against pests, we bet you didn't know all the ways you can use ash from your ...