Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered ...

Companion planting is a fantastic way to use the power of nature to keep your garden thriving and healthy. It is a great tool to repel pests and diseases, attract beneficial insects, and encourage ...

For an Earth-friendly garden, keep a succession of plants in the soil by planting cover crops. These are plants grown to improve the soil rather than for harvest.

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Plant a fall garden right now to enjoy harvesting fresh vegetables in the autumn when the weather cools off. Photo credit: Depositphotos. The days are getting shorter and summer is winding down ...

Tomatoes are hailed as the ultimate garden staple due to their fuss-free nature but a gardening expert has dished out some timely advice. In March, it's prime time for sowing tomatoes outdoors ...

Say, if you plant a plum tree and it blocks your neighbours window, they'll have the right to kick up a fuss. Under the Rights of Light Act , if a window has received natural light for 20 years or ...

Q • I’ve read that planting a cover crop in fall can be good for a vegetable garden, but I don’t know much about it. Can you give me some Planting a cover crop may help vegetable garden ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season. If ...

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about planting a fall garden to enjoy nature's bounty of fresh produce that you can use for healthy cooking.Autumn gardening can be ...