A gardener’s guide to plant nutrition

Confused by NPK? Our plant nutrition guide explains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiencies, organic fertiliser options and how to fix soil pH

SOS: save our soils – how to fix poor soil

Dsicover how to spot and fix poor soil, from sandy and clay soils to pH imbalance, hydrophobic soil and heavy metal contamination.

Composting made easy

One of the questions you may have when it comes to compost is about hot vs cold composting. Here our horticultural editor explains the difference.

Smart composting

Working in an ubran garden has taught Jian a few tricks for harnessing all the benefits of compost, with minimal effort.

Turning food to bioplastics

Two brothers are turning plant-based food waste into bioplastics, writes Dr Reese Halter.