Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost than others. Oak, alder and hornbeam will soon rot down, while sycamore, beech, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut take a ...

With spring on the horizon, gardeners are gearing up to refresh their outdoor spaces, and for hydrangea lovers, one simple ...

Louise shares her personal technique: "I mulch my hydrangeas every year in the Spring after pruning them, using home-made leaf mould." She outlines the purpose of this practice: "This is ideal as ...