Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

The arrival of fall means your yard is suddenly full of leaves. Instead of bagging them up, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Composting fall leaves is a practical way to tidy up your ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...

Start now with this 1 January project and your garden will soon be reaping the benefits... and saving you money ...

Composting is an essential practice for reducing waste and enriching soil, particularly in urban areas where space is limited ...

Amanda Weidner of the Pueblo County CSU Extension Office writes about the benefits of composting and provides some tips on getting started.

Clean leaves early while they’re dry—wet piles get heavy, moldy, and hard to remove. Use tools like rakes, tarps, blowers, or mulchers to move, shred, and repurpose leaves efficiently. Compost or ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...