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Wooden compost bin full of garden waste with growing plants around it in a backyardSoil & Ground

Compost pile smells or does nothing: fixing the five mistakes

Your compost pile smells, does not heat up, or does not break down. Learn which five mistakes you are making and how to fix them today.

6 min
Lawn aerator being used on grass with bare patches and damageSoil & Ground

Bare patches in lawn: grubs and larvae - prevention and repair

Brown or bare spots on your lawn? Usually caused by grubs and beetle larvae. Learn to identify, prevent and repair the damage yourself.

8 min
A lawn roller aerator in operation on a maintenance lawn in autumnSoil & Ground

Autumn lawn mowing: when to stop

Your final mowing cuts of the season determine your lawn's health in the new year. Learn when to stop mowing and how to prepare your grass for winter dormancy.

8 min
Prepared brown soil for new lawn with good structureSoil & Ground

Yellow patches in lawn from dog urine: how to fix them

Dog urine causes yellow patches in grass through nitrogen burn. Learn how to prevent the damage and restore the spot.

7 min
Bare, well-prepared brown garden soil with no weeds in sightSoil & Ground

Bindweed and couch grass: exhaust the roots instead of digging

Digging spreads bindweed and couch grass further, since every root piece regrows. Here is how to starve the roots with cardboard, mulch and weekly pulling.

7 min
Garden soil with drainage trenches filled with gravel for improved water removalSoil & Ground

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) in borders: what works and what doesn't

Horsetail is persistent but not permanent. Learn how to gradually exhaust it without poison, using better drainage and mechanical removal.

7 min
A spiked lawn roller aerating the grass to make the soil less inviting for antsSoil & Ground

Ants under the patio and lawn: what actually works

Ants dig tunnels beneath your patio and lawn, sinking tiles and leaving holes behind. Discover how to stop them without poison and keep them from returning.

7 min
Well-prepared brown garden soil where moles could dig tunnels before a new lawn is laidSoil & Ground

Moles in the lawn: what works without traps

Moles dig tunnels in your lawn, but killing them is not needed and often not legal: see what actually works, from netting to drainage.

6 min
Close-up of a lawn with a scarifier pulling moss out of the turfSoil & Ground

Moss in the lawn: removing the cause instead of liming

Moss in your lawn is rarely just about soil acidity. Discover the three real causes behind that green carpet and how to restore your lawn for good.

7 min
A lawn aerator in operation on a well-maintained grass areaSoil & Ground

Robot mower and hedgehogs: safe settings

A robot mower saves hours of work, but risks hedgehog injuries. Learn safe setup with daylight operation, sensors and proper height.

8 min
Wooden compost bin filled with garden waste and pruning material including branches and leavesSoil & Ground

Pruning waste disposal: wood pile, chipping or removal

Too much pruning waste? Choose between a wood pile, hiring a chipper, or proper disposal. Learn what works best.

8 min
Garden soil with a drainage trench filled with gravel to carry rainwater awaySoil & Ground

Waterlogging in the garden after heavy rain: cause and solution

After heavy rain, your garden floods. Learn how compacted soil, poor drainage and a badly built terrace cause waterlogging, and how to fix it yourself.

8 min

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