There is no agreed definition of what compost actually is or isn’t, and a huge array of commercial products sold as ‘compost’ ...

Garden beds require a few components: compost-rich soil; soil that is warm enough; and moisture to keep plant roots hydrated.

If you’re eager to keep gardening through winter, try these: Build planters to be ready to plant. Start a compost bin. Set up ...

"Save up your greens and browns and then add them to the compost pile in layers, it will decompose more effectively," she adds. Aim to build a pile that's larger than three feet high and wide but ...

Make the pile bigger. Compost piles continue to break down in cold weather as long as the compost doesn’t freeze solid. Building large piles at least 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall reduces the ...

Decluttering is an essential step if you want to maintain a clean, organized space, but it can feel wasteful. Here's how to ...

They will compost better if some brown materials are added to the mix. Try to include some of the browns and some of the greens as you build your pile, whenever possible. Landscapes rarely ...

Maryland blue crab and black sea bass, both southern species, are now being caught in Maine lobster traps. And fiddler crabs, whose charismatic males have oversized claws to attract mates and defend ...

She’s spent years diving into the sanitation department’s pile of trash data ... He previously managed compost bins for his 66-unit building, but gave up after they were stolen.

One of the most exciting parts of starting a community garden is choosing the right plants that will thrive in your local environment! When selecting plants, it's essential to consider those native to ...