Sandy soil is like the ultimate frenemy of gardeners everywhere. It drains water faster than anyone can refill a watering can, washes away nutrients before plants have a chance to enjoy them, and ...

Starting a vegetable garden in your front yard can solve space and sunlight problems, so long as you plan it well. First, check any rules from your city or homeowners’ association. Talk ...

A sea of bright yellow flowers is spreading across fields and farmland throughout Solano County and Northern California this week, marking the brief peak of the region’s annual mustards bloom.

Why buy materials when your yard might already have them? This idea turns what's underfoot into a totally free walkway that ...

Last week, we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that lush green pathway this week. I mentioned controlling moss and weeds, applying lime as a pH ...

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.

If you’re a gardener and you’ve found composting difficult or frustrating, you’re not alone. LAist science reporter Jacob ...

We all have a favorite album that we can listen to from start to finish with zero skips. That type of listening experience is unlike any other, and it takes a special artist/band to pull off that ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Erie County just announced a new environmentally friendly offering, and it tackles a problem that most people don’t realize is filling up local landfills.

Pick the best location for your compost bin with these considerations in mind. No one wants to lug heavy piles of yard waste to an out-of-the-way compost bin—especially in the dead of winter. However, ...

A Northern Michigan composter built a client list of restaurants, hotels and residents without a single ad — and she thinks Traverse City is just the beginning.