Recreate a centuries-old technique from the far east with moss, soil, twine, bonsai compost – and a little patience ...

Using potting soil from previous gardening seasons might seem like a practical way to save time and money, but is it safe? We ...

Key Points Potting soil does not spoil over winter if well-maintained.Fungus, pests, and excessive moisture may render ...

’Gardeners are recognising the importance of using peat-free composts, given the environmental damage using peat can cause,’ says Professor Jane Barker, who heads up the only company making peat-free ...

The study found that while food waste compost might not be viable as a standalone alternative to commercial potting mix, it could be suitable as part of a substrate mix. Results showed that mixtures ...

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) — Residents cleaning up from the holidays can still take their Christmas trees to the Mesa County Compost Facility for free disposal. Trees disposed of at the facility are ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts ...

Buying new potting or garden soil season after season can get to be a bit of a pain, but it's largely considered a necessary task. You need a healthy base for good plant growth, right? However, there ...

Urban Greening and Vegetation Ecology, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Aas, Norway This paper is a historical review of scientific progress on horticultural growing media, with particular ...

It's fine to reuse potting soil if the plants that were growing in it were healthy and had no signs of disease or pests. But if you're unsure, you can sterilize it yourself to get it ready for reuse.

The city of Wichita Falls will conduct its annual compost giveaway 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4 at the city landfill on Wiley Road, according to a city media release. Residents who participate in the Choose ...