Composting can be easy, but even "low-maintenance" methods have a hidden side — expect effort, environmental baggage, and a wait that tests your patience.

By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

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Homemade compost is a vital ingredient of any sustainable garden, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to making it. There are several types of composting worth exploring – each with its own ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

"For the pebble method, place bulbs on top of the stones in a shallow container and keep the water level just touching the ...

While salt is one of the most effective ways to melt ice, it’s not always a good option for concrete walks and driveways.

You’ve just fried up a batch of something delicious. The kitchen smells amazing, your stomach is happy, and everything seems just right. Then you turn around and see it: the pan of used cooking oil, ...

Anything drought-tolerant is a good idea as they will have a better chance in the long, hot summers, but also, once they are established, they grow deep root systems. These deep root systems will also ...