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Although you can start throughout the year, choosing to start your heap during particular seasons can aid your composting ...

Milford residents now have an option to compost organic waste — a move city officials hope will help reduce municipal trash ...

Gardening is not just a fulfilling pastime; it's a small step toward saving the planet. In Africa, with its diverse climates, eco-friendly gardening can make a big difference. It saves water, nurtures ...

The Town of Telluride is partnering with Bruin Waste Management to bring curbside compost to town. The initiative focuses on local businesses, HOAs and ...

Turning an eyesore into a work of art. That’s what one Mid-Michigan “waste company” did to help elevate a Lansing ...

St. Louis Park urges residents to compost their pumpkins post-Halloween in a city-run initiative from Nov. 1-6.

Nourish Beauty; Recycle Peace; Blessed Be. Mary Lucille Hays lives in Birdland near White Heath. She is serious about answering mail from readers. Consider subscribing to support your small-town ...

That old lawn furniture or dirty foam cooler you've been waiting to get rid of will be picked up curbside on a different ...

It's never too early to prepare your garden for next spring. Here, a gardening expert explains how best to clear out autumn ...

If you’ve had mixed success with herbs, there may be some simple growing techniques that could turn your failures into ...