Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s and landscaper’s existence. Getting rid of these uninvited, unwanted, unloved plants takes time and effort, but once weeds are successfully removed, what should ...

For those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what to leave out can be daunting. And if you’re composting, chances are you’re also doing other things in your yard, like gardening or ...

1. Drill several holes along the length of the PVC pipe to allow worms and microorganisms easy access to the decomposing weeds. 2. Bury the pipes deep – about 50cm down with the top flush to the ...

Gardening season is kicking into high gear and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Pulled weeds can still harm your garden if not removed properly. Leftover weeds may re-root, spread seeds, attract pests, or steal nutrients. Dispose of weeds by safe composting, bagging, or ...

Hugelkultur, or mound gardening, takes the lasagna gardening method one step further with a bottom layer of logs, branches and ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Commercial mushroom producers grow several varieties of mushrooms on compost. Upon completion of the growing cycle, the spent mushroom compost ...