February needn't be a dead month for UK gardeners; turn a sunny windowsill into a mini plot with fast salads, herbs and ...

Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

Water-wise gardening tips for drought-prone regions in India, focusing on soil, hydrozoning, mulch and efficient irrigation ...

Cats are much-loved pets but can use gardens as toilets and predate on wildlife. In gardens with cats you will notice holes scraped in flower and vegetable beds to bury excrement but sometimes it is ...

In a 400-sq-ft Dombivli flat, Asmita Purohit has built a lush balcony garden using composting, bioenzymes, and birdhouses, creating a small but thriving urban ecosystem.

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions ...

While most people remain snug in their homes during the colder winter months, savvy, Southern gardeners know February is a great time to begin planting several frost-hardy vegetables directly outside ...

How To Test Your Soil. Whether you're an avid gardener or just a beginner, understanding how to care for your soil is ...

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

Alam Titchmarsh cannot wait to get to work in his brand new garden, but acting too soon could have long-lasting ramifications.