If you’ve been thinking about recycling all of that yard waste into compost, now’s the time to get busy. You’ll have plenty of prime ingredients coming up shortly in the form of falling leaves, ...

The compost facility in Davenport is marking 30 years of operation, recycling yard waste and biosolids into compost, soil and mulch.

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Sadly, summer vacation for your houseplants is over! If you took your houseplants outdoors for more light and warmth in the summer, it’s time to bring them back in for the winter. But there are ...

Garden spiders are beneficial insects that feed on common garden pests like aphids and mosquitoes. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara ...

An initiative to reduce food waste on the Vineyard and increase access to composting for residents and students is gaining traction. The Island Grown Initiative, through a Vineyard Vision Fellowship, ...

Discover the secrets to creating nutrient-rich chicken compost and learn how to use it effectively to plant garlic and more! In this video, we'll guide you through each step of making and utilizing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When we think about compost bins, our imagination usually stops at kitchen scraps, pulled-out weeds, and coffee grounds. While they indeed ...

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper or place it in the recycle bin when you can turn it into beautiful compost ...

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means – and how much you should actually do – has shifted in recent years.

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Before you can eat those delicious papayas in your garden, you'll need to keep your papaya trees happy and healthy. These companion plants can make it easier.