You can reduce landfill and save money by taking these everyday plastic containers and using them to benefit your garden in ...

Compost at home? Don’t I have to send all my kitchen scraps to the curb in my green waste bin? Nope! They don’t ALL have to go into your green bin. They just can’t go into the landfill, according to ...

Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in your compost bin? How can you get rid of maggots if they become a problem?

It’s time to save money, help your garden grow and help save the planet, all at the same time. It's time to talk about compost! Here are some tips to get your started: 1. What do you need? You’ll need ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Soil can be expensive, especially when it's time to top off raised beds or other garden areas. Luckily, making your own customized DIY soil isn't difficult.

Composting your food scraps leads to nutrient-rich soil that your garden will love — we asked experts for the best advice on ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you looking for an easy way to make your garden more sustainable? Look no further than composting! Composting is a simple and eco-friendly way to turn your food scraps and yard ...

Do you compost? For years I have tried to. I have built several rudimentary compost bins. My first one was built out of chicken wire and fence posts. It was huge. I remember dumping dozens of bags of ...

Compost is a great way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to the soil what ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

New Bedford and Dartmouth residents can get free composting tools and learn best practices in April to reduce waste.