2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (608+ words) Old potting soil is a great carbon-rich organic material for your compost pile. It helps the decaying matter to decompose by adding structure and air flow. Not Leaves: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Garden To Add To Compost In fall,…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1070+ words) For years, our neighborhood talked about becoming more environmentally responsible, but the conversations never seemed to turn into action. After hearing the same complaints about overflowing yard waste and food scraps ending up in the trash, I decided to organize…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (381+ words) Like most things in gardening, there are trade-offs. Too much shade can lead to lower yields, slower ripening, and weaker plant growth. On the other hand, the right amount of temporary shade during a heat wave can help prevent blossom…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (234+ words) The blade under your lawn mower can make a bigger difference than you might think, affecting everything from cleanup to the long-term health of your grass. Mulching Vs Mower Blades: What's The Difference? At first glance, a mower seems like…...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (242+ words) by Joe Wilkinson | Jul 12, 2026 | Business, Sustainability | 0 comments The sustainability of garden chemicals has become one of the most commercially sensitive issues facing UK garden centres. With over 70% of UK households now gardening regularly, and a growing proportion seeking “safer” or…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (306+ words) What looked like a composting nightmare turned out to be encouraging news for a newcomer to the hobby. Writing on Reddit in r/composting, the original poster said, "I've never seen these in my compost before. I think they're black…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (174+ words) July is prime time in the garden u2014 harvest is underway, plants are in high-growth mode and there are still crops to plant for fall. All that hard work during the spring is starting to pay off in a big way,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (551+ words) Who knew this garden scrap could make a beautiful natural dye? Turn this overlooked material into a natural dye that's perfect for many DIY projects. Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap In Your Garden You Can Use As Dye Dandelions…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (497+ words) Everybody enjoys walking their property in the spring. It’s cool outside, the wildflowers are blooming, the grass is lush, and everything looks alive. But if you really want to understand your land, July is when it starts telling the truth....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (167+ words) The Bismarck Tribune Javascript is required to use this website. Cottony maple scale start to grow in May as temperatures warm and become noticeable in mid-June. In the central part of the state, I have been receiving several calls about…...