While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

Ensure that your lawn isn't wet and it's actually actively growing before mowing the first time in the season. Rake away any winter debris like leaves and small sticks, so it helps light and airflow ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Davenport Compost Facility is perfectly positioned to be a spring-needs partner as residents in the QCA embark on the upcoming warm-weather season planting and landscaping ...

If you want your lawn to be lush, dense, weed-free, and deep green in color throughout the summer months, this goal can only be achieved if certain lawn maintenance tasks are completed during early ...