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

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 ...

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with no ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible.