Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save ...

Composting is a great way to use up organic waste, both from the yard and the kitchen, and to add nutrients to your garden or potting soil. While the concept behind composting is simple, the process ...

Discover the benefits of using coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer for plants. We spoke with gardening and soil pros about ...

The loyal reader knows that compost is my go-to for almost everything. I use it for mulch and to put the soil food web back into soils. I am a compost nerd. The question: What to do in the winter when ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Mushroom substrate with visible mycelium growth inside a building on a mushroom farm. - Sodel Vladyslav/Shutterstock Are you looking for a gentle soil amendment for your vegetable garden? There's one ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day reminds us that even the smallest actions can have a big impact on the planet—and if ...