Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a ...
The soil in garden beds settles over time and loses nutrients. Add new soil to your garden beds each year to keep them topped ...
Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...
Key Points Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients.Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter.Plant cover crops before frost to enrich ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Written by Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As fall arrives ...
WASHINGTON — Think about how much food waste you produce in a day. A banana peel, an apple core, the ends of vegetables that you don’t eat. When those scraps end up in a landfill it produces methane.
Anyone who gardens, especially those in northern climates, likely dreams of extending their growing season with a greenhouse. The greenhouse has been used in various iterations since Ancient Rome.
Raised garden beds are an easy way to grow vegetables. Dump good soil in a frame on the ground and plant. But gardening educator Melissa Mundt says if you want a successful summer garden in Tucson, ...
Did you know that gardens prepared thoughtfully in the fall can yield up to 30% more robust growth and healthier plants in ...