With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost. That is the theme of International Compost Awareness Week May 4-10. This year’s theme was inspired by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Number ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Nitrate, pesticides, metals, plastic -- agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and promote soil health in agricultural land? Yes, ...