In Albuquerque's South Valley, workers are transforming spoiled food into hundreds of pounds of life-giving compost. Soilutions — New Mexico's largest compost, soil and mulch manufacturer — has ...

Growing peppers can be one of the most satisfying parts of tending a backyard garden. From sweet bells to fiery habaneros, ...

After raking leaves this fall, consider recycling them on your property rather than bagging them for curbside pick-up.

With leaves falling along with autumn temperatures, Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia is pleading with local property ...

There are plenty of efficient tools that make for low-effort leaf removal. A leaf blower is a top pick as it quickly corrals ...

Left to break down completely, they become leaf mold — a dark, crumbly material that acts like compost and boosts soil health ...

Gardeners in central Ohio know that October is a transition month with changing weather patterns that typically signal the end of the growing season in Ohio for most plants. Locust trees have already ...

From planting to garden cleanup, harvesting and more, there is plenty of work to be done in the garden and milder weather ...

'Fall is a great time to supercharge your compost with shredded leaves,' adds Colleen Falicki, founder of Back to Earth Compost. Once you collect fallen leaves, use a garden shredder (from Amazon) or ...

There’s something magical about fall—the crisp air, the pumpkin spice, and the avalanche of leaves carpeting your yard. Most ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy ...