While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Potato peels are as versatile as the delicious starch they protect, and not just as snacks. They're also incredible fuel for ...

This versatile staple can be great for your plants.

A few years ago, a gardening friend suggested I place a layer of compost in my flower beds before mulching with my usual shredded bark mulch. As my garden seemed happy and required less care that ...

Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Too dense?

As temperatures cool and leaves begin to fall, now might be an opportune time to tend to yards and gardens. But before getting started, it is important to know the best products to use to get the ...

Every spring, gardeners across the country load their carts with bags of compost at the garden center, spending $15-$30 or ...

A bunch of Lake County communities and organizations are helping their local growers with compost giveaways on Friday and Saturday while supplies last.

Composting is a good way to get rid of yard waste and kitchen scraps, but not everything belongs in your pile. Avoid adding ...