Raspberries are a fantastic fruit to eat with numerous health benefits - but a little-known soil hack also means they are ...

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

8cm (3in), layer of bark chippings, well-rotted manure or leaf mould in the spring. Not only will this prevent weeds from growing, but it will help to retain moisture in the soil. If you have a ...

If you are working with a large amount of soil, you can also spread a thin layer of soil over a plastic sheet and apply the water-hydrogen peroxide mixture using a spray bottle. Make sure the soil ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire. Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of ...

Aeration helps your grass grow strong by letting air, water, and nutrients reach the roots.

If you have a new home, make sure you have your layer of topsoil over the entire yard. Grass can grow in a lot of places with ...

2005). With the exception of C, H, and O, which plants obtain from air and water, plants derive the remaining 14 elements from the soil or through fertilizers, manures, and amendments (Parikh ...

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to roll back its plan to remove a 9-inch soil layer from Shivaji Park to address the dust menace. “In the latest meeting held with the ...

As the layer of fertile topsoil thins, it gets increasingly difficult to grow crops for food. Without altering agricultural practices and urgently finding ways to preserve soil, the global food ...