If you don’t have a compost bin, dig small holes in your garden beds and bury the pumpkin scraps a few inches deep. They’ll ...
Composting takes time and work if you want to add it to your garden as soil enrichment. While it can be a great way to boost and enrich the soil in your garden naturally, it can take months for the ...
Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...
"I’ve never heard of that." Gardening expert reveals low-maintenance hack to get through winter months: 'Very helpful' first ...
Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems. To avoid this, many gardeners till their beds or apply regular ...
There is more time available in the fall to collect soil samples and make fertilizer decisions compared to spring. Based on ...
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Plan for next year's garden now that it is fall

Before planting again next spring, be sure that plant debris from the previous year has been removed or completely composted.
“Most of your root growth takes place during the fall,” says David Yost with Merrifield Garden Center. “Grass loves ...
So, this fall, maybe skip the rake and let nature take care of the cleanup. You’ll save time, help your lawn, and give ...
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...