Composting is one of the most effective methods of recycling food waste to create nutritious soil for garden beds. Nevertheless, a lot of beginners give up trying because of one common trouble: ...

Dawn Dewey has a way with garbage, which is a more complicated skill than you might think. As head of Soilutions, a ...

For many gardeners, the plastic elements used in horticulture are obvious – black plastic pots and seed trays, artificial ...

Compost, fertilisers and even turf may all contain plastic elements.

It is currently rat breeding season and it is best to act now between late June and early July if you want to keep these ...

What happens to unsold food at Whole Foods? Read about the grocery chain's approach to food waste, local donations, and ...

Corn husks can cause a few problems if they're put in a garbage disposal unit, but the good news is that there are plenty of ...

FOOD waste collections are coming to Wirral this summer as part of a nationwide bid to improve recycling efficiency. Residents can check when the new weekly service will begin in their area via Wirral ...

Your kitchen sink might seem the most accessible place to wash away food and waste, but some things should never go down the ...

Green Loop is collecting about 1000kg of food waste every week.

Wildlife-friendly gardening has been one of the biggest garden trends of the year, and a micro pond is one of the easiest ...

Solution: Opt for organic slow-release fertilisers such as fish, blood and bone, or organic chicken pellets, or plant-based ...