5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (583+ words) Adding human hair to compost can provide a source of nitrogen while giving gardeners another way to repurpose waste that would otherwise end up discarded. Not Food Scraps, Not Paper: The Bizarre Item You Could Be Adding To Your Garden…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (568+ words) When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (281+ words) You've probably heard paper towel rolls can be composted, but there are some other popular disposable backyard party items you can chuck onto the pile, too. Not Paper Towel Rolls: The Alternative Kitchen Garbage To Add To Your Compost Whether…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (100+ words) A woman about to use mulch out of a wheelbarrow - Shutterstock A woman applying wood chip mulch to her garden - Shutterstock What type of mulch works best in local gardens, and which mulch mistakes caused the biggest headaches over the…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (333+ words) Almost all parts of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including cooked leftovers, can go right back in the garden or compost pile to add nutrition to the soil. Whether you grow food yourself, buy it at a grocery store or farmer's…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (609+ words) Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, but improper use can dry out soil. Refresh the mulch when it decomposes, compacts, or becomes too thin or too thick to remain effective. Natural mulch is best for moisture retention because it absorbs water…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (409+ words) How can I avoid spending so much time and energy weeding my shrub and flower beds? Did you know that virtually all weed seeds require light to germinate? A 2-inch layer of mulch will eliminate 90 percent of weeds. If you…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (333+ words) Almost all parts of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including cooked leftovers, can go right back in the garden or compost pile to add nutrition to the soil. Whether you grow food yourself, buy it at a grocery store or farmer's…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (154+ words) Close the loop, feed your gardens and learn more about options for composting here in Midcoast Maine. Tessa Rosenberry, of Scrap Dogs Community Compost, will discuss these options and the benefits of doing so, Thursday, June 4, at 6: 30 p. m. , at Cushing Public…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (562+ words) Now that meteorologists warn that the El Ni'o climate pattern could bring heavier rainfall to certain areas of the U. S. , protecting your home's foundation should be top of mind. And grading is the most affordable, effective way to do just that....