Turn fall leaves into leaf mold, a low-effort soil booster. Use a drilled can, premade bin or DIY fencing bin and wait about ...

One man’s trash is another man — and woman’s — treasure. So beginning this month, a Red Hook duo will be picking up their neighbors’ garbage, rescuing the stinky stuff from the landfill heap, and ...

Worm farming in a box, known as vermicomposting, is an easy, odorless way for individuals to recycle kitchen scraps. Using ...

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

When putting a plant in the garden, many of us devote little thought to soil, other than to cover the roots. Yet the soil that surrounds plant roots provides essential food, water and physical support ...