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

I this video I explain what we do when we run out of our own homemade compost. I also show our composting bay system made ...

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

Michigan communities are getting creative as they encourage residents to compost pumpkins instead of sending them to ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

If your garden feels a little crowded or some plants are looking tired, fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a ...

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...