Fruit trees. Peach leaf curl, which affects both peaches and nectarines, is a devastating fungus disease. It appears on new ...

Herbs. If you are searching for an herb appropriate for the winter garden, lavender is your best choice. Vast commercial lavender plantings are located in the foothills of the French Alps where ...

I've been learning more about using tallow in homemade soaps, salves and balms. A simple and nourishing way to care for your ...

Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

The plants grew for two years and we noted any losses over winter. Which? Gardening chose 11 varieties of French lavender, including widely available favourites and new cultivars. We planted three of ...

Headaches in winter got you down? Try out aromatherapy, as it is an effective way to get relief from winter headaches.

A well-thought-out location can make a big difference in how your plants handle winter. Consider placing your garden where it ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...