Knowing how to water new turf is the single most important factor in whether your freshly laid lawn takes root or fails. Turf ...

Some mulches are better at blocking weeds, some are more attractive, and some contain organic matter that breaks down to ...

As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

In "Compost after Reading," a history of how humans have managed the decomposition process to replenish soil through the ages ...

It is after April 1, a magical time for Alaska’s gardeners. It means there is sufficient natural light now, so you don’t have ...

Learn how to improve your garden soil for new plants, whether you have clay or sandy soil, are using raised beds or other long-term methods.

In the meantime, residents can deposit their clippings at Eastern Maine Recycling in Southwest Harbor, though there are fees ...

As of April 2, the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener Helpline phone is open for the gardening season. The ...

Across Britain, gardeners are swapping pricey feeds for a humble kitchen scrap to revive patchy, yellowing turf. Used ...

As co-owner and co-founder of Dirt Hugger, a Dallesport commercial composting and landscape supply company, Louis has spent ...

Most people pull that dryer lint off the screen and throw it away. But you can actually put that soft fibrous material to ...

Q: After the rain, I’ve been seeing mushrooms popping up in my lawn. Are they harmful? If so, how do I get rid of them? A: Mushrooms are a normal sight after cool, rainy weather. In fact, their ...