Composting weeds seems like an easy way to avoid waste and add to your compost pile. Our expert explains how to do it ...

Garden soil is topsoil that’s been enriched with compost and other organic matter, and is better for planting or maintaining flower beds. It usually contains fertilizer that replenishes nutrients and ...

Winter is a time when many people clean up their yards and gardens. One of the tasks that often needs to be done is re ...

Throwing something away feels like a waste, and there are plenty of good reasons why you might think twice before you chuck ...

An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

When you’re ready to plant new trees, shrubs and/or perennials, carefully select varieties that will not run rampant. Dig ...

The power of non-native worms can be harnessed for good through vermicomposting: marshalling worms to eat your scraps and ...

The cold weather can put us off spending time in our backyards, but it's important not to fall behind on essential garden ...

Regardless of your soil type, improving soil health means increasing its ability to hold water and nutrients and provide ...

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

“Hard work on the hands, but it did make the garden look refreshed ... “This is much more cheerful than a blank expanse of compost,” he says. “And I think this dressing makes pots ...