<p>I longed for huge pumpkins for Halloween, tall sunflowers and plentiful chili and tomato plants, and I found that even with repeated mulching throughout the season, my plants were missing a boost ...

A thriving garden starts with good soil, and the best way to keep it healthy is with homemade organic fertilizers. Store-bought ones can be expensive and full of chemicals, but the good news is that ...

Liquid fertilizer, also known as 'compost tea', is a natural, organic alternative to store-bought products that can be expensive and contain ingredients you may prefer not to use in your garden.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket! This story is part of the WHYY News ...

Anyone after a natural way to plump up your favourite fruits need look no further as one gardening expert shares a sustainable tip that requires just two ingredients.

Tomato plants need more than just water and sunlight to thrive – a top-notch fertiliser can lead to heftier fruits. Gardeners are encouraged to nourish their tomato vines every couple of weeks during ...

Tomatoes plants need more than water or sunlight to grow healthy, and one of the best ways to get bigger fruits is to choose the right fertiliser. Gardeners should be fertilising their tomato plants ...

Hands peeling cucumbers with a knife. Peels in background on a cutting board - Halfpoint/Shutterstock If you are peeling cucumbers for a snack, don't toss those scraps just yet. Cucumber peels can be ...