Adding kitchen waste, yard debris and grass clippings will enhance the process. The trick for rapid composting is to use a ...

Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

Covering raised beds in winter gives your garden a spring head start. Learn when to cover, how to do it, and which materials ...

FRANKLIN TWP — Everyone who has kitchen scraps, grass clippings and fallen leaves can easily parlay those seemingly disposable resources into a rich, nutrient-filled addition to their flower and ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Adding kitchen waste, yard debris and grass clippings will enhance the process. The trick for rapid composting is to use a mix of fresh greens (grass clippings, weeds, kitchen scraps) and browns (fall ...

Winter can be tough on gardens, but you don't have to face the cold alone. We will let you know whether you need to cover ...

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

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

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

(This story has been updated to correct information on which city services are free and which ones involve charges. The city had initially sent incorrect information.) The Portsmouth Department of ...