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

Managing drier materials helps prevent your pile from getting too wet and smelly. It also makes starting your compost less of ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will naturally break down and can be used as mulch for your garden, or as a ...

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months.

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients. Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter. Plant cover crops before frost to enrich soil and ...

Our November days are growing shorter, and if your preparation for the coming months in your garden and yard hasn’t already ...

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums ...

If you have a vegetable garden, you might have tried composting. But if you're like me, you may have ended up with a slimy mess — or maybe a pile that just sat there and didn't decompose. Succeeding ...