The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...
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 ...
August is the time to get rid of snails and slugs, like this Great Gray Garden Slug. Andreas Häuslbetz Getty Images/iStockphoto The third week of August is when you may be getting tired of your garden ...
SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...
Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...
A dedicated gardener has shared a tip on TikTok that could seriously improve the health of your soil come spring. Known as The Container Gardener on the social media platform, they have suggested ...