Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood shavings.

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in ...

Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his two simple changes every gardener should make to ensure rats stay away. Rats are a common problem in gardens, especially now that spring is here. As the weather ...