Composting is one of the most satisfying ways to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, fertile soil. But even the most careful composters can face a sneaky problem: hidden diseases lurking in ...

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

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

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

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Discover six clever ways to use Rooibos tea to save money, reduce waste, and enjoy natural benefits for your home, skin, and ...

When compost piles reach nearly boiling temperatures, most life would perish—but not the resilient microbes thriving within. This study reveals how ...

In November, gardeners can help hedgehogs survive winter with simple actions – from leaving leaf piles to building small ...

Pumpkins were whacked, beaten, hit and tossed off a deck at the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve’s Pumpkin Smash in Crete.

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Tailgating is just as American as football itself, but the mountains of trash left behind after game day tell a different ...

From obtaining the first license to produce and distribute tequila to experimenting with aging techniques, Jose Cuervo has ...