Jack added that coffee grounds can also be good for helping to bring worms into your garden which can help soil overall.

Spring is here, bringing with it sunny weather and warm temperatures. And with many of us keen to get out into the garden, ...

One thing is for sure: there are plenty of tasks to complete in a garden before the spring planting season. Tasks you should tackle now include stripping away dead growth, deciding which flowers will ...

Deciduous (leafy) trees and shrubs are best pruned in March and April before new growth begins. The exceptions are maples and birch, which bleed sap if pruned too early in spring, so delay their ...

There are some very clever ways to improve your garden by companion planting, using pollinator-attracting and pest-repellant ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery advises gardeners not to be to be impatient with garden tasks despite approach of spring.

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

The most obvious sign your lawn is waterlogged are large pools of water, a spongey texture and discolouration. Thankfully, ...

Think about it—plants naturally grow from seeds, soil, water, and sunlight. You don’t need fancy tools or expensive supplies to get started. You can use kitchen scraps to grow new plants, turn old ...

A gardening expert has explained the seven important steps that will head to a bumper crop of vegetables this year.

Want beautiful flowers in early spring? Here's everything you need to know to grow daffodils, including how to water and fertilise, and how to plant them.

Sempervivums: These are pretty irresistible with an array of colors and textures, from purples to silvers to greens, and some even have a delicate webbing. Great for outdoor pots/containers, rock ...