“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of ...

Shredding leaves in a leaf mulcher significantly reduces their bulk and, better still, creates organic mulch for use around perennial plants. We tested some of the best leaf mulchers to make yard ...

Gurgaon: An MCG survey has identified 1,081 bulk waste generators (BWGs) across all zones, of which only 8% have in-situ composting facilities, as mandated under the solid waste management (SWM ...

According to a report of MCD’s sanitation department dated September 2, the civic body has so far identified 4,000 such bulk ...

“Curbside composting fights rats and helps the planet. It’s a win-win — especially when it’s easier than ever,” said Jessica Tisch, the city’s sanitation commissioner, in a statemen ...

Gardeners are being warned about Legionnaires' disease, a dangerous disease that can be caught from potting mix or compost.

During the heatwave, I spread a layer of mulch over my backyard in preparation for fruit tree planting and by the next day ...

Woodland Park Zoo's "Zoo Doo" is now up for order. The Seattle zoo is making their compost available for bulk ordering now, with pickups just around the corner on September 28-29. "Zoo Doo is a ...

To participate, residents should rake leaves into the street next to the curb by 6 a.m. of the first day of each collection ...

“Bagged potting mix and compost can contain Legionella bacteria, which, when breathed in, can cause Legionnaires’ disease," ...

What is peat-free compost? Peat was once seen as a cheap and plentiful material that gardeners found easy to use. However, peat harvesting releases huge amounts carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and ...