In addition to correctly layering green and brown organic matter, periodic turning of compost is necessary to get air to the ...

Adding enough ‘structure’ (aerating woody materials) through the pile and particularly in the bottom third, should keep our ...

Plants likely to cope better in hot weather include lavender, rosemary, sedum and other succulents, Mr Turrell said. Here are ...

Got some leftover materials from your yard or kitchen? It’s time to turn them into something that will help your garden!

Summer's high temperature provides gardeners with a challenge. Extreme heat stresses plants and leaves greenery looking ...

The Salisbury compost facility, located at 1955 Grubb Ferry Road, will be shut down for an estimated two-and-a-half weeks while city staff work to build back up the supply of compost material. Bailey ...

The average American throws away $728 worth of food per year, which adds up to nearly $3,000 for a family of four.

The city stopped handing out fines to smaller residential buildings that don’t follow the city’s mandatory composting rules, ...

“Place a handful of potato peels in a container with 1 quart of water and let it steep for four days,” says Dysinger. This ...

If you have roses growing in your gardens, there's one serious issue which could impact the quality of the blooms - black ...

Many of the leaves on my iris are turning brown, with brown spots and streaks. This started shortly after they bloomed. What ...

A very common issue right now that is not a plant pest is herbicide injury. This can occur from a herbicide applied nearby ...