Winter Tasks That Keep Gardeners Busy Until Spring Returns

After cleaning, rub a light coat of oil on metal parts to stop rust. Store tools in a dry place so they’ll be ready for ...

5 Composting Methods That Turn Food Scraps Into Garden Gold

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...
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Composting is easy, beneficial for homeowners and good for the environment, say experts

FRANKLIN TWP — Everyone who has kitchen scraps, grass clippings and fallen leaves can easily parlay those seemingly disposable resources into a rich, nutrient-filled addition to their flower and ...

Strategy helps family cut down on dishes, spend more time together

A simple “two-and-through” system helps families slash sink pileups, save water, and reclaim weeknights. Make it fun, fair, ...

The Bed-Cleaning Trick That Makes Your Compost Work Twice as Fast

You remember that electric little thrill you get when you stumble onto a gardening secret so simple, so clever, so ridiculously effective that you wonder why it isn’t printed on seed packets in bold ...
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Try Cardboard Gardening to Save Money and Recycle

With this eco-friendly, free and easy gardening method, you’ll have a better garden in no time! Just place cardboard in the ...
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Composting Basics: How to Make Compost

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ...