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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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

The city is $3 million closer to rolling out a curbside composting system, now that the Board of Alders has approved a state ...

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

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