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 ...

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King ...

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

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 ...

To prevent your crop from meeting an early death, you can cover delicate seedlings or plants with a few layers of newspaper, ...

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

Tomato plants are heavy feeders known for their fast growth and large yields. However, this means they require more nutrients than other plants to ensure they grow and produce fruits effectively. The ...

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

Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...

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

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