The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

Blue or white spheres on tall stems are back on patios and borders, nudging gardeners to rethink late‑season planting. As ...

As autumn whispers across patios and borders, a quiet star returns. Your agapanthus can thrive if you follow five truths.

Composting is one of the most satisfying ways to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, fertile soil. But even the most careful composters can face a sneaky problem: hidden diseases lurking in ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...