The summer season has provided an ideal opportunity for farmers to do soil mapping to gauge what inputs will be needed before ...

The weather is wet now, but there is planning to be done, from ordering seed to checking soil tests for lime requirements and ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

Many professionals expect wines grown in limestone soil to be more focused and acid-driven—but is there a reason why?

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

Moss can be an issue that creeps up on lawns during the winter months, but a simple testing kit could help you get to the root of the problem.

The Algarve region is much-loved by thousands of tourists for its beach and golfing escapes but it is also perfect for an off ...

With that in mind, here’s a little shortlist of exceptionally reliable, versatile ornamental shrubs for the spring garden.