Turn summer scraps into soil, not trash. Learn how to start a simple backyard compost pile, what to put in, and how to keep ...

"I just dump the whole bin of shredded paper on top of it." ...

In this week's Ask the Gardener, we also tackle the thorny question of pruning hydrangeas. And if you've got a 'Live Forever' plant, we've got some tips to help that live up to its name. The ...

Iowa City and Cedar Rapids each have announced that they are offering compost and wood chips as the products become available. In Iowa City, small batches of compost and wood chips are available at ...

Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they’re harmless. Finding a modest number of ...

Composting transforms kitchen scraps and yard waste into black gold for your garden, but not everything belongs in your compost bin. While the idea of recycling organic materials sounds ...

This salty kitchen scrap is a great addition to your compost, boosting nutrients, reducing waste, and improving soil health ...