Ever hear of a lasagna garden? A master gardener shares how (and why) to use lasagna gardening layers for a sustainable harvest. horticulturalist for Earth’s Ally. Before we get any further, though, ...

"Why would anyone dig?" Expert gardener reveals 'easiest' method to eliminate weeds from your garden: 'My mind is blown' ...

Learn the basics of lasagna gardening, a non-traditional organic, earth-friendly, easy gardening method using layers of newspaper, cardboard, compost, hay, sand, and rotted barn litter. If someone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's common for would-be gardeners to get discouraged from starting a garden for a variety of reasons, ending up staring wistfully at endless ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a city dweller, I'm always looking for ways to make gardening easier (and more compact). I just don't ...

For a dense show of flowers and a succession of bloom, plant bulbs in layers this autumn. Hazel Sillver looks at the ...

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

Question: I'm wondering how long it takes for leaves to become compost. I noticed when I cleaned my garage gutters this year there was beautiful black compost under the dry leaves. I'm thinking maybe ...

Imagine your backyard as a lush habitat of flowering and fruiting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines made vibrant with the sights and sounds of buzzing insects, butterflies, hummingbirds, and ...