Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

In the past 30 years, Davenport has turned 3 million cubic yards of treated sewage sludge and yard waste into useable compost ...

Besides keeping trash and recycling bins away from the house, you should also clean them regularly. Flies are attracted to ...

In most parts of the country, tender summer bulbs will either freeze or rot in the ground during winter. In mild-winter areas, where the soil never freezes, you can leave them in place with a little ...

Director Angela Fox hopes the pilot program becomes permanent, offering both one-time and monthly subscription options for ...

By leaving some spent perennials and fallen leaves down this October, gardens can be a sanctuary for pollinators that you'll need next spring.

Enjoying your backyard sanctuary often means coexisting with local wildlife. While watching birds and squirrels can be a ...

Plants including roses and some hedging plants are much cheaper if you buy the bare root versions during their dormant period ...

Some plants will root easily in water, says gardening influencer Anya Lautenbach, author of The Money-Saving Gardener and The ...

It may sound weird, but coffee grounds can reduce stinky odors in your fridge. Here is why this trick works and how you can ...

With Autumn upon us, many homeowners are getting out and preparing gardens, yards and trees for the winter season. Officials with the City’s Solid Waste Division provide some helpful reminders ...