There's a great composting material hiding right under your nose that you might not have considered: Grass clippings. After cutting your home's lawn, there will always be plenty of extra grass ...

Compost is sometimes referred to as "black gold" by allotment owners and gardeners Saving grass cuttings and kitchen scraps for the compost bin has long been second nature for those with green ...

A slimy compost heap is usually due to too much of one material such as grass clippings, and not enough air in the heap. To solve this problem, remove the slimy layer and add material such as ...

This height helps the grass withstand winter stress while discouraging pests. Clean your lawn mower blade before starting for ...

• Oliver Whyte’s garden, Coill an Chúir at Sandyhill, Westport, is included on the Clew Bay Garden Trail. A chain of ...

The columnist notes some reasons for composting being so beneficial. All you need to start is to pile materials from leaves, ...

Rats are a real nuisance for gardeners and an unpleasant visitor on your property. Whether you've got them already or want to ...