When to cut: The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is in spring when plants prepare to green up, but warm-season grasses can also be pruned during their fall and winter dormancy. Remove ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

Key Points Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots.In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy.Always ...

Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

Susan Thoman started working in the composting industry in 2004 and was introduced to plastic alternatives for composting in ...

Jennifer Porter and Rachel Weinberg Food waste collection is a critical component of sustainable waste management, and this ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

Summer may be ending, but your garden doesn’t have to! Here are simple ways to extend the season and what to plant now for a ...