Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s and landscaper’s existence. Getting rid of these uninvited, unwanted, unloved plants takes time and effort, but once weeds are successfully removed, what should ...

Gardening season is kicking into high gear and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

For those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what to leave out can be daunting. And if you’re composting, chances are you’re also doing other things in your yard, like gardening or ...

Putting weeds in your compost bin can make for gardening headaches. (Ted Jackson, The Times-Picayune) Question: I have had a compost pile for several years. This year, when I use the compost in a bed, ...

Q.: Last fall, I started a compost pile and have been pulling weeds in my garden and piling them up in the corners. Most of it is crabgrass that hasn't gone to seed. My question is this: Does it ...

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Q. I have several compost piles that will be ready to use in my garden next spring. I have put all the weeds from these gardens in these piles. Will I be seeding all these weed seeds back into the ...

Pulled weeds can still harm your garden if not removed properly. Leftover weeds may re-root, spread seeds, attract pests, or steal nutrients. Dispose of weeds by safe composting, bagging, or ...

No matter how many preventative measures you take, weeds often show up in gardens and lawns. Beyond how unsightly some of them might appear, weeds can compete with the desirable plants in your ...

Oregon gardeners look to the experts at Oregon State University Extension Service and Master Gardeners for answers to their questions about topics ranging from growing tomatoes to replacing their turf ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Commercial mushroom producers grow several varieties of mushrooms on compost. Upon completion of the growing cycle, the spent mushroom compost ...