Make these DIY fertilizers from a few inexpensive or free ingredients you may already have around.

Lee County reminded the public that during the summertime months, its ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizers that contain ...

Herbal teas are distinct from true teas — such as black or green — which comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant ...

Credit: lenakorzh / There are many household items you can use to improve your plants and outdoor spaces, like Epsom salt to ...

Roses are lovely flowers that require a few specific conditions to grow. To help them thrive, feed them this item you likely ...

Ethan Blake started brewing compost tea in the corner of his backyard in suburban Colorado as part of his organic gardening ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Composting is a simple, reliable, ...

A few weeks ago, I was at my college reunion. My Harvard classmates know I’ve authored several gardening books and that I am into organics, so naturally I got lots of gardening questions. No problem ...

The gardening season is also the composting season. Making your own compost — the dark brown, crumbly remains of decayed plants — is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and ...

More than a decade after Sonoma County lost its commercial composting facility, county officials are moving forward with a proposal for a new regional site northwest of Santa Rosa they say could ...

Our new neighbour has demanded we remove our brick-built compost heaps from the bottom of our garden. He is claiming the compost heaps smell and will attract rats. The compost heaps have never smelt ...