Cold, wet weather and a boom in slug populations have led to disappointing pumpkin harvests at a number of National Trust ...

Most of the commercially available mulch, either in bulk or bagged, is organic material such as chipped bark or wood by-product ... forward to seeing you in the garden. Join the Garden Success ...

Keep your roses from freezing over this winter with these clever shielding techniques, from a gardening expert ...

Devon's Arlington Court also faced an "abysmal" year for its squashes and pumpkins, with over 150 plants lost due to poor ...

Unfortunately, we had a cold and prolonged spring, which meant that germination took place later than normal and then the ...

I was told I needed to place mulch around the plants. If this is this something you do, what materials do you use and when do you apply them? I’m hoping for a better garden next year.

One of the key jobs, according to gardening expert Monty Don, is gathering fallen leaves to make leafmould, a natural mulch that helps keep plants healthy throughout the year. In a recent blog ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced on Sept. 26 that metal shavings left during the manufacturing process may have triggered a switch and caused the recent decoupling of a Shinkansen while ...

If your stores of wood are lacking, it’s time to get to work: chop-chop! Once you’ve wrangled a steady supply, follow the instructions below to split the logs for better burning. Get ready to ...

Gardening is a great hobby that lets you grow your own food and herbs, while keeping you away from your phone and the temptation to doomscroll. Plus, gardens can be incredibly relaxing, especially ...

A home is never fully finished - at least not for those who are passionate about gardening and interiors. Whether you're looking to lighten your homes dark corners or brighten up your flowerbeds ...

“But the rain was great for many garden plants, meaning they experienced no drought stress.” Ms Bevan said placing copper tape around pots, and using a mulch of gravel, wood shavings or sharp ...