Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various p ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed contain potassium, which is a major nutrient for plants. The other ...

Spring is right around the corner, and I can't wait to get my garden started! I've already started seeds indoors that I know ...

According to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, only 0.5% of New York farms are owned by Black or ...

Now is the time to apply the first dose of a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent germination of the annual weeds.

As Big Ten universities consider the environmental impact of their newly expanded conference, the University of Michigan is ...

As Big Ten universities consider the environmental impact of their newly expanded conference, the University of Michigan is making positive changes for the environment close to home.

Propagating new plants is one of the joys of gardening, but it isn't always effective. Rooting hormone can help, but what if ...

You can find out more about rats and mice via the RSPCA website. The RSPCA advises that you reduce or remove any food sources that are accessible to the rodents and you should make sure that any food ...

On TikTok, gardener Jacquesinthegarden shared their secret to saving money on water bills — all you need is some straw.

"Mating season is always around Valentine's Day, easy to remember," Emmert said. "Skunks have a stronger sense to be active ...

One of Italy's most bizarre Carnevale traditions is held in Ivrea, a small town famed for its carnival celebrations, ...