Composting is a wonderful thing – it stops too much wastage, plus it’s really good for the garden and it can help to grow the next year’s crop of flowers and vegetables too! However, winter can be a tricky time in the garden – nothing much grows, and everything freezes. …

Compost is a wonderful addition to any garden. Well rotted, aged compost is excellent for providing nutrients to growing plants, plus it is a great way to use up your kitchen scraps! However, like most things, compost does have a shelf life. How to regenerate spent compost is a great …

Composting is a big thing. Compost is great for the garden, and can help you grow some truly amazing crops, by filling the soil with nutrients. There are a lot of different ways you can compost, with people sharing hints and tips all over the internet – but what is …

Compost in the garden is an incredibly useful addition, especially if you are growing vegetables that need a lot of nutrients. You can buy compost from a garden centre, of course – or you could save money and make your very own! How to make organic compost for gardening is …

Having trouble starting up your plants from seeds? Well, don’t let anyone fool you into buying a truck full of seedlings when you could have easily achieved more with a small bag of beans. More often than not, greenhorn gardeners and homeowners are outright scared of using seeds to grow …

Grass looking greener on the other side? Well, perhaps it’s because your neighbours have learnt the simple science of composting. Compost is like pure gold to any type of garden – a multivitamin of sorts for all greenery. Good compost enriches the soil with all the nutrients plants need for …

Of all the different types of compost available, general purpose compost has to be safest and easiest to work with. These multi-purpose mixes are also known as universal compost because they cater to a plethora of uses in different seasons. As the name suggest, multipurpose compost attempts to create a …

It is often a challenging task to choose the right compost for your garden, especially when you are a beginner. With such a massive list of options available, knowing which kind is best suited for your flowers or plants can be overwhelming. In most cases, the key is to consider …