Why used coffee grounds may be doing your plants more harm than good
14 June 2023
We are often told to add used coffee grounds to garden soil to perk up plants. But the science doesn’t support this, says James Wong
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Robot gardener grows plants as well as humans do but uses less water
11 June 2023
A vegetable-growing trial has pitted expert human gardeners against an AI-powered robot – both produced comparable crops, but the robot used about 40 per cent less water
Why watering your plants at midday won't damage their leaves
10 May 2023
It is a long-held idea that midday watering will scorch plants' foliage and damage their health – but this isn’t supported by the evidence, says James Wong
How to grow asparagus - and why it takes so long
5 April 2023
Planting asparagus is a long-term investment in good eating, but your patience will eventually be rewarded with a crop that is tastier than anything available in shops, says Clare Wilson
How to do a health check on your garden’s vital earthworm population
8 March 2023
Earthworms are a great indicator of the state of soil. Science of gardening columnist Clare Wilson explains how to tell how many you have - and how to entice more naturally, if needed
How a log pile in your garden can be a haven for wildlife
8 February 2023
Make your garden more enticing for wildlife with a few log piles, says Clare Wilson, and you may glimpse some stunning beetles
How to force your rhubarb for an earlier, sweeter crop
11 January 2023
Depriving rhubarb plants of light for several weeks forces them to grow fast and gives an earlier harvest, says Clare Wilson
How to grow tremendous tulips
9 November 2022
Colourful tulips are a great addition to gardens in spring. From planting them at the right time to keeping an eye on water drainage, Clare Wilson has a host of good tips
How to make leaf mould to nourish your garden
14 September 2022
Autumn leaves provide a free and easy way to make leaf mould, a useful growing medium and soil improver, says Clare Wilson
How to dry the seeds from your garden to plant next spring
17 August 2022
Expand your plant collection for free by saving seeds this year, storing them over the winter and sowing them next spring, says Clare Wilson
