Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, your plants need nutrients. Without fertilizer, your plants will fail to thrive and grow ...

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

Minnesota has a long history in composting, beginning with the 1987 launch of its first mixed-waste municipal compost ...

April Wilkerson builds a three-bin compost system that’s simple and effective for backyard use. Witness video captures ...

This winter, homeowners have been warned against irresponsible disposal of garden waste, as collections are about to pause.

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

The costumes are back in the closet, the candy’s long been consumed and the leftover pumpkins are starting to turn into mush ...

With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit their gardens.

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

Left, smashing the pumpkin is Jacob Alpert, 10, a fifth-grader from Highland Park at The Great Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 7, 2025 ...