Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

At the heart of this eco-advocate’s approach is the segregation of waste at its source. Iyengar has devised simple, ...

Know What You Can Compost The contents of your winter composting collection can be the same throughout the year. Include kitchen scraps such as fruit peels, rinds and cores. Along with vegetables, ...

Building a compost bin is a great DIY project to get kids involved. Use recycled materials like old wooden pallets or even a ...

Grab an inexpensive bin from the store. Bonus points if you can find one from Goodwill or another secondhand shop. Next, take ...

Photo Credit: 123rf.com Looking for innovative ways to reuse plastic containers? Why not incorporate them into your garden? From imaginative planters to practical storage solutions, these upcycled ...

Thinking of ways to repurpose plastic containers? Why not put them to work in your garden? From creative planters to ...

The Council’s Cabinet met today (Tuesday 4 February) to discuss goals not only for the next 12 months – but also a ...

It might be chilly outside, but there are plenty of jobs to do in a vegetable garden in February if you're looking for ways ...

The United States is nowhere near its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030, according to new analysis from the ...

Overflowing bins ... green FOGO bin is full. I am lucky to cover the bottom of the bin with bags.” Briony Louise, who lives in a family of four in Marrickville, said the concept made composting ...

Make your compost bin or heap uninviting – don’t add food scraps and keep it moist (which rats don't like) by including plenty of green and brown materials. Watering the heap regularly can also deter ...