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

Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That cold, sluggish mound looks innocent, but beneath the surface, decomposition ...

Composting is one of those things that sounds wonderful in theory, but the moment something goes wrong, your whole backyard ...

As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

UK gardeners are being warned: rhubarb leaves are poisonous and can harm children and pets – are you handling your spring ...

Making and using compost has long been a mainstay of good gardening practices. With a newfound appreciation of biological health that starts with the soil, compost tea is another tool ...

Is it OK to use fresh wood chips in my perennial flower beds? In general, fresh wood chips are fine to use on the surface of a perennial bed, as a top dressing. It is not good to mix fresh chips into ...