Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

A thriving garden rarely happens by accident. Healthy tomatoes, vibrant flowers, crisp lettuce, and lush lawns all depend on ...

Creating a thriving garden often begins with a rich, nutrient-filled compost pile. However, many gardeners inadvertently create an inviting environment for unwanted pests, particularly rats. If you’ve ...

Composting is an easy and efficient way to improve the health and growth of your garden. Turning kitchen and garden waste into compost is great for reducing waste and creating nutrient rich soil, but ...

Is it OK to use fresh wood chips in my perennial flower beds? In general, fresh wood chips are fine to use on the surface of a perennial bed, as a top dressing. It is not good to mix fresh chips into ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After the recent discover of an invasive pest on the Garden Isle, Kauai residents are being asked to check their compost piles and green waste. Agriculture officials want ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An invasive pest has been found in compost bags on Maui, according to the state Department of Agriculture. A single dead coconut rhinoceros beetle was found Monday at a Maui ...

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 ...

Insect pests can devastate your cotton crop this season. Take the fight to them with a variety of insect management tools. Early- and mid-season insects in cotton crops are one of many threats growers ...