Gabrielle Ramsey with Bedford Fields talks with Matt Hoenig about using the best soil to make house plants thrive.

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Do you have an ugly old stump in your yard that you're not sure what to do with? This is a common problem. Grinding a stump can be costly. Digging one up is back-breaking work. Tree stumps take ...

“Repeated use of nitrogen-based fertilisers such as urea and ammonium sulphate can lower soil pH, making it acidic,” he ...

The world is moving towards organic things and self-sufficiency because people these days are getting more health, and sustainability conscious more t.

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...

Repurposing old potting mix can be good for the plant and the planet – but how do you know whether to re-use or replace? The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy ...

Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or garden beds. But before you heft the cheapest one into your cart, you should ...

Starting a garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you get to the part about soil. The choices seem endless and it is hard to know what really matters for your plants. Soil ...

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.