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, ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is essential for healthy vegetables.

Want to give your garden a head start without a ton of extra work? Try these expert fall gardening tips for a spring full of ...

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.

Get your garden ready for spring by doing prep work in the fall. Learn how to select the right location, test your soil, and clear the area for planting.

A few steps in fall will ensure beautiful plants come spring. Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves. The perennials grow well in shady areas, are ...

Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients. Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter. Plant cover crops before frost to enrich soil and ...

Every spring, I empty the enclosures holding “finished” compost and spread that compost over vegetable plots prior to ...

“Pretty much everything you grow in the garden is going to need fertilizer at some point,” says Emma Erler, Homegrown NH host and lead horticulturist at Kirkwood Gardens at Squam Lakes Natural Science ...

Heavy rains can lead to waterlogged soil, which suffocates plant roots and can cause root rot. Start by loosening compacted soil with a garden fork or tiller to improve aeration. Adding organic matter ...