Use organic materials like straw, bark, or compost. Spread mulch about two or three inches deep, but keep it away from the ...

As the vibrant colors of autumn fade and winter’s chill sets in, many gardeners face the dilemma of what to do with their accumulated garden compost. While composting is often associated with spring ...

Organic homemade compost is an invaluable addition to garden soil, creating a rich, well-textured growing medium teeming with nutrients and beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, winter can pose a ...

Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

Composting is a simple, economical way to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings. Adding finished compost to our soil improves its structure and health, as well increases its pore space and ...

It doesn’t take a lot of time or investment to create worm bins filled with red wigglers that will break down food scraps into rich compost for the garden. There’s a yardstick among gardeners that ...

It’s a pretty simple equation: you’ll need browns, greens, water, oxygen and patience. The result is gold. Actually, the result is compost, but if you have a garden, you know compost is its own form ...

A rotting jack-o-lantern pumpkin in autumn - Misuzu Henderson/Shutterstock Halloween may generate a lot of waste, but jack-o-lanterns don't have to take up room in landfills when there are other ways ...

If last week's green beans, corn cobs, and dinner rolls are still crowding your fridge, set aside a plate of these items for ...