Don't toss those lawn clippings after you mow! Use them for mulch, compost, and more. When it comes to cutting the lawn, many of us know that it’s a multi-step process. Not only do you have to take ...

Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

The best time to fertilise your lawn is in late autumn so that grass roots have the nutrients they need to survive winter and ...

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: In the past ...

There are some big benefits to composting at home, but if you feel like your compost bin is looking a little bare, and you've already exhausted all of the usual sources of food scraps and organic ...

The final compost product is divided into four grades, Soilbuilder — five-eights of an inch for soil amendment; BioFine — three-eights of an inch particle size for top dressing; ReadyGrow — a blend of ...

Q. My compost consists almost completely of grass clippings from lawn mowing. When I mix the compost into other soils in my patio planter, the lettuce and onions I try to grow do not do well. Is it ...

City and county dumps are growing at a rapid pace. Recycling programs have been set up to try to reduce the rate, but they can only be as effective as the people who choose to utilize them. One area ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...