Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration. Bagging clippings prevents smothering ...

Healthy soil doesn’t come from a bag—it comes from smart, creative choices that turn everyday waste into garden gold. Rich, ...

Compost is a dark, crumbly organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. It is created when microorganisms break down solid material such as yard waste (fallen leaves, grass ...

Next time you mow your lawn, don’t throw your grass clippings away. Under the right conditions, small grass clippings make excellent plant food, which will help your lawn grow stronger and ...

Fall is a natural time to layer up, with clothing, comfort food and compost. As you gather up the grass clippings and fall leaves, consider that they don’t always have to be tossed into a special bin, ...

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...