When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

Question: What is the best soil composition for a vegetable garden? I have put down one to two inches of cedar mulch, one to two inches of screened topsoil, and grass clippings. I am planning to put ...

Castor bean plants (Ricinus ommunis) are easy to grow from seed when provided with sun and moist, loamy soil. The seeds produce a vibrant plant with large, star-shaped foliage that can grow up to 10 ...

Soil types can make or break the success of garden plants, whether they are edible or ornamental. An expert has mapped out local soil types across the UK to help gardeners find the crops and blooms to ...

What’s the best soil to use? Whether you’re gardening with containers, in raised beds or digging holes in the ground, you can’t go wrong with organic potting soil. With its loamy texture, ...

Winter doesn't mean your vegetable garden has to disappear. These surprisingly easy crops thrive indoors when outdoor beds ...

Leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale and arugula are good choices for a beginner. Basil, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, ...

Australia's largest garlic producer has teamed up with a remote Northern Territory Indigenous community to grow garlic, with great success already in the tasting. Garlic trials are underway at a ...