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Once the holidays are behind us (and our tolerance for Christmas tree needles on our floors is at an annual low), man...
Are ashes good for plants when applied to garden soil? The answer depends on the “disposition” of the soil—whether it...
When considering how to use coffee grounds in the garden, keep in mind that they don’t acidify soil, contrary to popu...
Over the past few years, seed companies and nurseries nationwide have experienced huge spikes in sales due, in large ...
Weeds are tricky plants, aren’t they? Even when you pull them out of your lawn or garden beds by the root, they seem ...
Recycling aluminum and plastics is standard practice for many households, but food scrap bins on the kitchen counter ...
It happens to all of us: In no time flat, winter has slipped away and it’s suddenly time to get spring vegetables and...
A Michigan State University article notes that “moderate-intensity level activity” such as gardening practiced for 2½...
Q: Can you compost bread? It’s a reasonable question to ask and comes with a complicated answer. Is bread compostable...
The Bamboozle Food Composter is an indoor compost bin that doesn’t create compost per se, but holds kitchen scraps un...
It’s easy to get your garden growing and help it thrive with some quick-turn composting tricks any level composter can do at home.
Compost: It's what eventually becomes of all decomposing organic material. Essentially, it's dirt—but it's not just a...
This post has been brought to you by Dickies. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. A compost bin is a g...
Anyone with a garden knows that fertilizer and enriched soil can be expensive. But did you know there is a source of ...
The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutr...
Laying mulch before the winter gives your soil a head start for the next growing season. It also protects delicate pl...