Gardening

Start a home compost pile or bin with a mix of dry browns and fresh greens, steady moisture, airflow and a location that suits your household.

Start a vegetable garden step by step: choosing a sunny spot, raised beds or in-ground, soil, what to plant first, watering and simple care.

Work out how much soil a raised garden bed needs in cubic feet and cubic yards, what soil mix to use, and how many bags or how much bulk soil to buy.