One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

Many folks are now improving new and established gardens with mulch, but be wary of where you get it. It is possible to spread insects like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, sugarcane borer and fire ants ...

May is the time to start working on the garden. Sonoma County Gazette file photo. Master Gardeners have a mantra: compost, compost, compost, mulch, mulch, mulch! We emphasize the importance of both ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Before you spread another bag, learn which materials support gardening success (plus, the alternative the experts can’t stand ...

An Instagram reel from environmental education center CERES (@ceresbrunswick) shared that leaves on sidewalks and roads can ...