Picking up fallen leaves is a crucial part of garden care this time of year. Here is why and the best methods for this 'simple' task.

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is ...

Bennett Compost, with 6,500 customers and counting, shows what happens when a small, unique idea takes root in the right community.

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

Regardless of what you’re growing, your plants need nutrients. Without fertilizer, your plants will fail to thrive and grow ...

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

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

Picture this. You’re at the park, standing in front of three bins labeled as follows: Trash, Recycle, and Compost.  You’re ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...