You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your plants ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

I grew up composting. Wherever we lived, there was always a spot in the yard for food scraps, leaves and branches.

Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

Gardeners often use rich brown compost to give plants a boost, but regional compost itself is receiving a significant boost ...

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible.