Purdue Landscape Report: Fall is one of my favorite times of year. The temperatures begin to cool, the humidity drops, and the landscape starts its annual transformation as trees trade their summer greens for shades of yellow, orange, and red.
NAMPA, Idaho — A pest is spreading across the Treasure Valley, and it's leaving a trail of destruction in neighborhood lawns. Armyworms, rarely seen in local sod, are now appearing across the region and costing some homeowners thousands of dollars in…
The City of Somerville is making it easier for residents to compost their food scraps with 10 new food waste drop-off bins across the city. The bins have been installed citywide and are ready for use. Community members can search the…
Easy steps to a beautiful, Florida-Friendly lawn. Everyone enjoys the look of a nice healthy lawn. Not only do lawns increase the value of a property, they also cool the air, combat glare and noise, and reduce soil erosion. Perhaps…
There’s a new Reencle composter in town, and of all the features I thought I might miss from the trailblazing original Reencle Prime, I didn't think it would be the auto-close lid. The overly sensitive opening sensor annoyed me at…
If your lawn seems to turn brown overnight, fall armyworms may be to blame. Despite their name, fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) aren't worms at all—they're small caterpillars that can quickly damage turfgrass, especially Bermudagrass. They may also feed on…
Countryfile has urged people to hold off clearing away fallen leaves (stock) (Image: Getty Images) BBC Countryfile has urged people to hold off clearing away fallen leaves as it could help a much-loved festive visitor. Halloween is fast approaching, and…
Leaves, lawn clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and shredded paper can all go into a backyard compost pile. Keep meat, dairy, bones and pet waste out because they attract rodents. Composting 101: Turning yard waste into something your garden…
Finished compost is dark brown or black, crumbly and earthy-smelling, and about half the volume of the original pile, according to UK Extension. Composting 101: Turning yard waste into something your garden can use Instead of bagging up the leaves this…
Potting soil doesn’t really expire, but it can develop problems that make it nearly unusable, especially if it is not stored correctly. Soil is full of organic material, which makes it a perfect place for insects such as mealybugs, soil…
Kitchen scraps to black gold — bins, tumblers, and vermicompost.
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