In simple terms, compost is the product of controlled biological decomposition of organic material in an oxygenated (aerobic) ...

The carved jack-o’-lantern grins from your front porch. Corn stalks frame your doorway. A mountain of colorful gourds ...

Peace lilies are a great beginner houseplant. They can tolerate a range of conditions and will bloom white flowers twice a year.

Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter, like food scraps, into all-natural fertilizer. This is how to ...

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If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

The compost facility in Davenport is marking 30 years of operation, recycling yard waste and biosolids into compost, soil and ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

The Exchange is sponsoring another round of workshops that will help you keep your household food waste out of the landfill ...

Every fall, yards across the country transform into seas of crunchy, colorful chaos. Homeowners grab rakes, sigh deeply, and ...

Rock dust/basalt: Basalt is an aphanitic extrusive igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium. A light sprinkle over your beds will add a boost of micronutrients. Mycorrhizae: These are fungi ...