While compost and mulch may seem interchangeable, they have distinctly different uses in sustainable landscaping. Photo courtesy San Diego County Water Authority Seventh in a series republished with ...

Some mulches are better at blocking weeds, some are more attractive, and some contain organic matter that breaks down to ...

Learn how to improve your raised bed garden naturally with tips on healthy soil, composting, and organic methods.

It takes time and effort to turn yard waste into mulch and compost. It doesn't help when people put trash in their bins. Here ...

Let’s first start with soil. It's the loose stuff on the surface of the ground that covers over half of the earth’s land surface. It’s made up of minerals, organic matter, broken rock particles, many ...

Recently on a gardening social media site I follow, a picture was posted showing some rather sad vegetable plants. The person posting was asking what the problem was. They had amended their soil with ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but ...

There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard.