When Pearl Fryar bought his home in Bishopville, South Carolina forty years ago, his neighbors worried he wouldn’t be able to maintain the expansive grounds. Since then, Fryar’s gardening skills have ...

To turn the trees’ bounty of autumn leaves into rich, useful compost for your garden, you’re probably going to need a bin. “A compost bin is neater than an open pile and generally more efficient, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Topiary, from elegant geometric shapes to the wild excesses of voluptuous women, animals, George slaying the ...

Composting tips: With a few simple steps, you can turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into valuable compost that benefits your garden and the environment (Image: Pixabay) Whether you have a big ...

As spring approaches, gardeners typically plan their sowing and potting – and potting compost is an essential element of this. More than three million cubic metres of potting compost are used in the ...