It's midsummer here at Homeacres, and I want to show you four simple ways I make compost — for potting, for mulching, and for ...

May is the time to start working on the garden. Sonoma County Gazette file photo. Master Gardeners have a mantra: compost, compost, compost, mulch, mulch, mulch! We emphasize the importance of both ...

Many folks are now improving new and established gardens with mulch, but be wary of where you get it. It is possible to spread insects like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, sugarcane borer and fire ants ...

You probably toss banana peels without a second thought, but those slippery scraps pack organic matter and nutrients that can ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Before you spread another bag, learn which materials support gardening success (plus, the alternative the experts can’t stand ...

Autumn leaves are welcomed by some as a gift to the garden. For others they are nothing but a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of. Most gardeners know that leaves are full of plant nutrients and ...

Some gardeners said the bigger concern was quality, not just price. One user wrote that, after visiting three stores, every ...