Tough prunings and garden waste will rot down quicker in the compost heap if you shred them first, but you'll need a reliable and quick shredder that will help you whizz through the job. One thing to ...

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Q: My garden area has really poor soil, but I am not sure just how to improve it. The water either puddles on the surface and stays there or it drains right through and the soil dries out quickly. My ...