The soil in garden beds settles over time and loses nutrients. Add new soil to your garden beds each year to keep them topped ...

When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s garden, it’s well worth making the most of these winter composting hacks.

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

It won’t be long before gardening season draws to a close, but if you’re thinking about expanding your garden next year, fall ...

If lush, green grass is your goal, you'll want to make sure you're properly fertilizing your lawn. This natural option avoids the downsides of synthetic ones.

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

WASHINGTON — Think about how much food waste you produce in a day. A banana peel, an apple core, the ends of vegetables that you don’t eat. When those scraps end up in a landfill it produces methane.

Did you know that gardens prepared thoughtfully in the fall can yield up to 30% more robust growth and healthier plants in ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...