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

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

You'll need to give your ginger plant a little time before harvesting it—a few months of growth at least. When you're ready ...

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.

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper or place it in the recycle bin when you can turn it into beautiful compost ...

Most gardening experts suggest winterizing raised garden beds as soon as the first light frosts hit and gardens go dormant.

HRRA received $1.5 million from the state as part of  $7.5 million in grants from DEEP’s Sustainable Materials Management ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

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

With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit their gardens.