Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of ...

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

Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make ...

Nitrogen jumpstarts plant growth by powering chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Add it with compost, blood meal, or fertilizer—just test your soil first. Apply after the last frost, but don’t overdo ...

If you have a vegetable garden, you might have tried composting. But if you're like me, you may have ended up with a slimy ...

There are different levels of composting depending on what you hope to achieve. Some methods involve worms while others let nature take its course. Either way it's a win because the waste is broken ...

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

Turning leftover pumpkins into fertilizer gives your garden a natural nutrient boost while keeping food waste out of landfills. Pumpkin scraps release vitamins and minerals like potassium, phosphorus, ...

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 ...

Spread your leaf mould throughout your beds and borders as you would mulch or compost, and add some into the potting mix in ...