Gardeners looking for an easy start for their garden beds should consider sheet mulching. Also known as no-till, lasagna and lazy man's gardening, it involves much less work than other methods.

In this video, we explore the essential aspects of composting, providing insights into creating nutrient-rich compost at home. Learn about various types of compost, key ingredients, and optimal ...

We just went through the Fall Equinox and it is the time of year that your summer garden is about finished, grass clippings have piled up, leaves are starting to fall and suddenly you have too much ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

Compost continues to be a hot topic in gardening. Compost enriches your soil, has been shown to suppress plant diseases and pests, reduces - and even eliminates in most cases - the need for chemical ...

Traditional composting is a long process. It can take six months to more than a year to make usable compost for your garden. This is fine if you have the time and keep the process going continuously, ...

Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...

Fall and winter are great times to do sheet composting in your garden. So just what is sheet composting and what are the benefits? Some people call it smothering, sheet mulching or lasagna composting.

One of our roles as Master Gardeners is to answer gardening questions from local residents. Since watering restrictions have been in place, one of the questions I frequently get asked is how to remove ...