An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

Here's what Neil Sperry has experienced when using Texas oak and pecan leaves in compost, plus his advice on winter watering.

Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, ...

A common saying is “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” While “man” should be replaced with tree, grass clipping, or kitchen scraps this saying is true with composting; turning raw materials ...

Pine needle oil contains powerful enzymes that accelerate the decomposition of organic matter in compost piles. By adding a ...

Uncover the common mistakes made when growing saffron at home. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls for a successful harvest and ...

Gabriella de Souza is the New Hanover County Consumer Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. The NC ...

Washington became the first state to recognize and regulate human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation.

The town will start accepting a number of items including fruits and vegetables, grains, eggshells, coffee grounds and loose ...

The state awarded farms in West Stockbridge and Lee grants to address composting and climate smart agriculture. The ...

The scraps from your big holiday meal could help metro Atlanta farmers grow healthy food to put on your table.

Garden soil is topsoil that’s been enriched with compost and other organic matter, and is better for planting or maintaining flower beds. It usually contains fertilizer that replenishes nutrients and ...