Dear Eartha, I saw so much food wasted during the holidays. My New Year’s resolution is to throw away less food and support ...

Olivia, Wildflower and others prize composting but wonder if there are enough incentives and direction from the city ...

Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...

The kids seem more excited to be more hands-on because we have more tools than we did last year,’ says program leader Kira Higgins ...

"In mild-winter climates, winter is one of the best times to compost," says master gardener Angela Judd. "Falling leaves give you plenty of browns, garden clean-up adds greens, and a well-layered pile ...

Camellias often drop buds in January due to dramatic drops in temperature and harsh winds. You can help prevent bud drop by protecting the shrubs, watering correctly, and fertilizing properly.

Along with all the seeds you can sow in January, there are lots of jobs to do in your garden during the winter months. With a ...

When the pine needles on your Christmas tree start to dry out, it’s time to recycle it. Christmas trees can be recycled curbside in your green recycle bins on collection days or brought to drop-off ...

Des Moines metro communities that use Metro Waste Authority for tree disposal include Altoona, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, ...

Not sure what to do with your Christmas tree? Here’s a town-by-town guide to curbside pickup and drop-off options across ...

Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good soil so it can grow well inside. Give your ...

This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state.