'Fall is a great time to supercharge your compost with shredded leaves,' adds Colleen Falicki, founder of Back to Earth Compost. Once you collect fallen leaves, use a garden shredder (from Amazon) or ...

In a straightforward measure to boost environmental health, Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is distributing compost bins to encourage residents towards greener yards ...

Shaulene Wright Calls On New Yorkers To Embrace Mindful Gardening And Composting. A neighbor once told me he thought composting was just“hippie stuff.” He came to one of my drop-off events mostly out ...

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a new green burial option available in Canada, see where companies' climate targets are going and find out how well compostable dishes and ...

To stop your roses getting seriously damaged by black spot disease, gardening experts claim that the key is to use a certain natural item instead of resorting to chemical fungicides.

Bolton Market is officially embracing pumpkin season as stall holders offer insight into the best way to use the jolly amber fruit (yes, it is a fruit!) for the Autumnal season.

Discover the secrets to growing dahlias and enjoy beautiful blooms in your garden through the changing seasons.

A homeowner called police after hearing “suspicious” noises coming from his garage in the middle of the night.

In 2025, living sustainably is more important—and more achievable—than ever before. This step-by-step guide will help you adopt ...

Learn how to grow and care for chocolate cosmos, from starting seeds and transplants to overwintering. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water conditions for growing beautiful chocolate cosmos.