The radish test is a foolproof trick for knowing whether your homemade compost is ready for planting –or if it could harm the ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

Drill drainage holes at regular intervals along the base. Fill to the top with seed compost and add an early pea variety, such as 'Feltham First', spacing the seeds at about 7.5cm (3in ...

good-quality seed compost before sealing it and putting it in the fridge. Whichever method you plump for, make sure to remove the bag/tray as soon as you spot signs of germination. If you’re ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...