As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed ...

As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather's compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre ...

Here, we will focus on the front yard and the plants that we suggest you never use. Grumpy will tell you the reasons why.

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.