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

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

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

Before you toss that sagging jack-o-lantern, learn how this piece of Halloween waste can get a new life as a soil amendment in next year's spring garden.

Seafood compost offers rich nutrients and soil balance for home gardens, but it also comes with a few challenges every ...

What do you do when blooms on your mums start to fade? Here's what you need to know about what to do with potted mums after ...

Dear Heloise: I have a compost heap in the backyard. Beyond the grass clippings and leaves, we also put in vegetable scraps, ...

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

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

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible. After carving, you can cube the excess flesh — the thick part between the outer skin and the inner ...