Got some leftover materials from your yard or kitchen? It’s time to turn them into something that will help your garden! Instead of throwing out food scraps or fallen leaves, you can turn them into ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

How to use home-made compost The compost that we create at home makes an ideal soil improver or mulch, adding fertility and a moisture-holding capacity to your soil. It’s better to buy bagged compost ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

It is not a silly question at all, and I applaud your desire to do so. There are several ways that you can put your old Christmas tree to good use in your garden, one of which is to finely chop or ...

March heralds the approach of spring, and with sunnier days ahead, it's time for gardeners to envision a vibrant outdoor space brimming with colour. For those still pondering their gardening game plan ...

When you think of wool, you might not think about gardening, but wool products are having a revival in the garden world. The popularity of wool for clothing and textiles has generally been in decline ...

With March marking the imminent arrival of spring, many people are shifting their focus to their gardens. Especially now, as the sunlight grows stronger, the anticipation for vibrant and lively ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...