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

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

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

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

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

Creating a DIY herb garden in your kitchen is a simple way to keep fresh herbs within easy reach while adding a touch of greenery to your space.

The costumes are back in the closet, the candy’s long been consumed and the leftover pumpkins are starting to turn into mush ...

The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

Avocado trees are very easy to grow from the pit, and they're perfect for beginners. With the right process, you could get ...

A 17-year-old York Suburban student wants to build community, reduce waste in landfills, and enrich the soil through a new community compost bin project. For Alexia Purkanto, it began with a compost ...

O’-lanterns and pumpkins still sitting on porches across Northern California don’t have to go straight into the trash.

Every year, more than a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills after Halloween, releasing methane as they decompose.