Most people walk past their lawn trimmings, fallen leaves, and garden debris without a second thought. That pile of waste by ...

Fresh, crumbly soil that smells like a forest floor does not require a trip to the garden center or a pricey delivery fee. Yard waste sitting in bags, bins, and corners already holds the raw ...

The pile “smells a lot more like soil rather than decomposing food scraps.” ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Recycling yard debris increases soil organic matter, improves nutrient and water-holding capacity, and feeds soil microbes.

Backyard chickens are having a moment in the gardening spotlight after a popular post showed how they can help turn organic ...

SOUTH BEND — Yard waste season in South Bend is under way, but there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to provide untreated compost and mulch. The Tribune took a tour of the Organic Resources ...

While composting provides soil amendments for landscaping and gardens, its benefits extend beyond local residents’ yards. Composting not only reduces waste that goes into the landfill, it can also ...