This is the week to gather and store all fallen leaves as the main ingredient for making leaf mold. Your own leaf mold is a free source of soil conditioner. The white filaments of the mold that ...

Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost than others. Oak, alder and hornbeam will soon rot down, while sycamore, beech, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut take a ...

With spring on the horizon, gardeners are gearing up to refresh their outdoor spaces, and for hydrangea lovers, one simple ...

Many different materials can be used to cover the soil’s surface, including bark chippings, leaf mould, well-rotted farmyard manure or crushed shells. Mulching has many benefits. It can provide ...