The historic railyard likely contains subsurface contamination from decades of industrial use that will need to be addressed ...

Spread compost or mulch over your veggie beds before winter. Compost feeds the soil, and mulch protects it from harsh weather ...

While there are some who argue that letting leaves lie for the winter can help provide some insulation against frost and hard ...

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

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Many people confuse groundhogs and gophers when determining which pest is destroying their yard. Here are common differences ...

Managing drier materials helps prevent your pile from getting too wet and smelly. It also makes starting your compost less of ...

A Washington Post investigation shows why much of the eastern U.S. is increasingly vulnerable to extreme rain and floods.

Thanks to the vision and creativity from Scottish architect David McLay Kidd, a new private club near Austin, Texas, brings ...

Will food stamps go out in November? The federal government has said it will partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions of Americans after two courts ...