Root rot is a common problem for fiddle leaf figs, but this well-draining soil blend will help to keep your gorgeous houseplants green and healthy.

Composting saves money when done right, but poor composting turns free soil food into useless clutter. Every spring, many ...

Grow healthier plants and reduce food waste by starting a compost pile. Learn what to compost, what to avoid, and the simple ...

Many home gardeners are enthusiastic about their plants, and this can be one of the most rewarding hobbies around. Nothing ...

Learn how to build a garden compost system, choose a suitable method, manage greens and browns, control moisture and airflow, and know when it’s ready.

Though it’s tempting to grab the leaf blower or throw them away, you might want to consider leaving the leaves alone.

Seed starting time is just around the corner. I would like to share a cautionary tale about seedlings while there is still time to order or purchase your seed-starting supplies. This way, you won’t ...

“Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to personally give me the heebie-jeebies. The bad news: there is such a thing as ...

A Northern Michigan composter built a client list of restaurants, hotels and residents without a single ad — and she thinks Traverse City is just the beginning.

Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- City Council has voted to extend an agreement with the City of Westlake for sharing costs related to composting residents’ leaves each fall. City Council, during a Feb. 2 meeting, ...

Rock salt damages lawns by dehydrating soil, blocking nutrients, and harming grass roots. To repair salt damage, flush soil, ...