As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather's compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre ...

Is your compost a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste? You might be doing everything wrong. Fear not ...

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.

Practical balcony gardening tips for high-rise homes, covering containers, light, watering, feeding, safety, and simple vertical solutions for small spaces.

Growing pomegranate in pots is a great alternative for people living in apartments, as the plant grows very well in pots and requires little complex care. Therefore, you can grow a healthy pomegranate ...

A shovel should slide into healthy soil with satisfying ease. When the blade bounces back like it just struck concrete, the ...

Dan Gill gives advice on spring gardening chores like caring for daffodils, trimming paperwhites and sprucing up banana trees ...

You can save a little money by reviving your potting mix rather than throwing it out. This is how to refresh your potted soil ...

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.

Grow healthier plants and reduce food waste by starting a compost pile. Learn what to compost, what to avoid, and the simple ...

Most hydrangeas should be fertilized in early spring to provide nutrients to produce summer blooms. Learn how and when to fertilize hydrangeas correctly.

Place a cup of soil into a jar, top it off with water, and shake vigorously. Allowing the mixture to settle entirely, you’ll ...