Adding mulch to your garden has countless benefits, but which type do you choose? An expert breaks down the best mulch type ...

The post 12 Steps to Prepare Your Compost Pile for Winter appeared first on The Garden Magazine. advertisement. ... I always start by adding a thick layer of straw, hay, ...

Recycling organic garden, yard and food waste at home is often the most climate-friendly approach to handling this type of waste. October can be the perfect time to start a compost pile when you ...

Turning the pile at least once a week allows oxygen to reach microorganisms that break down organic matter. Turn the pile with a pitchfork, compost tumbler or by rolling a sealed bin on the ground. 3.

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green ...

Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

Straw bale gardening? What will they think of next? Actually, straw bale/mortar home construction is a big industry. In the garden, straw bales are big, too.