The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

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From fragrant blooms to vibrant foliage, these 15 hardy favorites thrive in the cool soil now - and reward your patience with a lush, colorful garden later.

Roses might be synonymous with summer, but any good gardener will tell you that the hard work happens over the winter ...

You can trim back some of the plants dying back now but don't overdo it - the aim is to keep the pond healthy, not spotless.

As evenings cool and leaves begin to fall, a quiet shift is taking root beneath Britain’s fruit trees. Across allotments and back gardens, growers are ...

In the UK the roast dinner is often the highlight of Sunday, especially when it’s served up in a cosy pub, with local ...

Growing medicinal herbs indoors is a rewarding and practical way to ensure a steady supply of natural remedies ...

India, the world’s second-largest potato producer after China, is witnessing a quiet but crucial shift in how potatoes are grown. Scientists and agri-tech firms are increasingly using aeroponics, a ...

Germany’s much-loved silver collector coins are facing a bit of an existential crisis. The Bundesbank confirmed that two upcoming issues — a €25 and a €20 coin — have been postponed by the Federal ...