A compost heap is packed with nutrients that can be used on beds and borders in months and years to come. The art of ...

As well as acting as a soil improver, compost heaps can provide great homes for wildlife. Resilient gardening expert, Kim Stoddart, told Express.co.uk: “You really can’t beat good homemade compost for ...

Nepalese community gardeners work with the University of Reading (image credit: University of Reading) A unique collaboration between the University of Reading and a local Nepalese community gardening ...

Dark, crumbly, moist and sweetsmelling – when gardeners talk about compost, they sound as if they're discussing a particularly sinful chocolate cake rather than rotted vegetable matter. But compost, ...

COMPOST King author Mick Poultney reckons he can create compost in a month – with the help of a very unusual hack. So to celebrate National Compost Week, Sun Gardening spoke to the 72-year-old about ...

Ever wonder how to turn your pile of kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich, garden-enhancing powerhouse? The secret lies in making your very own DIY compost starter. Here's how to make an effective ...

How to make homemade compost for containers, seeds and cuttings Garden centres are reopening, but compost may still be in short supply. So if you’ve got time on your hands, make your own Gift this ...

There’s nothing wrong with this area’s red clay soils. In fact, they can become wonderfully productive. The key to unlocking red clay’s potential is compost. Soil scientists call compost’s magic ...

Gardeners from Reading's Nepalese community took part in the study Gardeners from a town's Nepalese community have been taking part in a study into the quality of their homemade compost. Scientists ...