DEAR GARDEN COACH: About a year ago I removed my lawn. I now have a very low maintenance yard that conserves water, but in the process I have less green material to add to my compost pile. Can you ...

In this video, we explore the essential aspects of composting, providing insights into creating nutrient-rich compost at home. Learn about various types of compost, key ingredients, and optimal ...

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In a 1960s-era edition of Rodale’s “Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening,” the lengthy entry for compost reads like an ode to organic soil amendments: “Here in a dark and mouldy pile the wheel of life is ...

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

Currants are cold-hardy, edible berries that are typically grown in the ground. Here's what to consider if you want to grow ...

I PROMISED THIS year to offer more columns on green, eco-friendly gardening, so here is another, as we are now just 15 days away from the beginning of fall. Lots of jobs need to be done around your ...

KENNETT SQUARE, PA - As concerns increase about the environmental impacts of harvesting peat and the rising costs of peatmoss used as a growing substrate, researchers are seeking feasible alternatives ...