Sparrow with a bird seed in its mouth perched on the stand of a hanging feeder - Tomasz Podlak/Getty Images Creating a welcoming, bird-friendly yard means offering the seeds your local feathered ...

As the gardening year gets underway, experts Huw Richards and Matthew Appleby share whether old seed packets can still produce a thriving garden ...

Don't throw them away just yet ...

Don't throw them away just yet ...

Seeds naturally deteriorate over time, and the RHS warns that older seeds may yield disappointing results, potentially forcing you to restart with fresh stock. The longevity of vegetable seeds varies ...

And if any come through, you think, Oh, actually, there’s life in this seed packet yet.” Matthew Appleby, editor of ...

Make sure there is no moisture build-up in whatever container you put them in, or it may rot the seeds, so you might want to ...

Creating a welcoming, bird-friendly yard means offering the seeds your local feathered friends love, but this food is perishable and needs to be stored safely. If you fill your feeders with spoiled ...

An old wooden crate doesn't need to be uselessly taking up space in the corner of your garden to add rustic aesthetic. Turn ...

You didn't use up those last few bags of garden soil you ordered for this year's growing season. Whether they're usable later ...

Simple DIY projects can give your kitchen the kind of personalized charm that money simply cannot buy — plus you get to keep ...