June is an ideal month to take softwood cuttings from many popular shrubs and perennials. These cuttings root quickly when ...

Dosage assays - The effect of three compost tea concentrations on leaf area, chlorophyll content and dry tomato seedling weight are shown in Table 3. Significantly higher values of dry weight, ...

There is nothing more lovely than seeing Gerbera daisies in bloom. Here are some tips to help yours thrive throughout the hot ...

In winter, when temperatures are below freezing, do not turn your compost. Aerating compost can slow down the composting ...

Composting is an eco-friendly way to dispose of yard and food waste. Some drawbacks include the smell, time investment, weather, and pests.

There’s a bit of an art to composting, and it can be a daunting pastime to start. Luckily, Andrea Coleman, aka the “Compost Queen”, knows a thing or two about it. The Country’s Kem Ormond ...

Composting is an excellent method to reduce food waste and enhance your garden, but it can sometimes present challenges. If you find that your compost heap isn't warming up, there could be several ...

Building on a pilot program from last year, the city of Naperville is expanding community-based opportunities to compost and recycle this summer. Starting Monday, there will be city-designated ...

Composting is the perfect way to cut down on food waste and spruce up your garden – but that doesn’t mean it can’t cause issues. If you notice your compost heap isn’t heating up, there ...

I tell them to put the bones in the garbage, and my husband tells them to put them in the compost pail. The poor fellows don’t know who to listen to. We both read your column, so your comment ...