Q. My compost consists almost completely of grass clippings from lawn mowing. When I mix the compost into other soils in my patio planter, the lettuce and onions I try to grow do not do well. Is it ...

New York City’s mandatory composting program is now up and running in all five boroughs. That means that city residents must separate their organic refuse from their household trash and place it at ...

Next time you mow your lawn, don’t throw your grass clippings away. Under the right conditions, small grass clippings make excellent plant food, which will help your lawn grow stronger and ...

The final compost product is divided into four grades, Soilbuilder — five-eights of an inch for soil amendment; BioFine — three-eights of an inch particle size for top dressing; ReadyGrow — a blend of ...

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

Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Composting is an excellent way to eliminate spent leaves and help the environment. Composting also conserves moisture and ...

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

As fall leaves begin to blanket Lowcountry yards, local stormwater experts are reminding residents that what happens on the ...