The Muscatine Compost Facility at the Transfer Station will open for the season at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, weather ...

Mulch has many benefits in the garden, like retaining soil moisture, insulating roots, and deterring weeds. Spreading a layer of mulch also makes your landscape look tidier. But there are so many ...

A sturdy, homeowner-friendly machine that turns relentless yard debris into usable mulch–and restores order to even heavily ...

The Muscatine Compost Facility at the Transfer Station will open for the season in March.

Your dog provides you with an endless supply of shed hair, whether you like it or not. Using it in your garden may be better ...

Unsightly tree roots could interfere with the aesthetic of your outdoor space, but it turns out there are plenty of great ...

Surprising garden science shows how dog hair can feed soil and boost growth, but which plants benefit and when is it safer to ...

Sunken spots, tree roots, and erosion can cause problems in your yard. Learn how to level uneven ground in your yard without heavy equipment.

A mulch cone piled against bark looks neat, but it hides the root flare and keeps the trunk base damp. That wet collar ...

The high cost of ‘clean’ streets Sir, That small, crackling heap of dry leaves at the corner of the street is not a harmless act of tidiness. It is a public nuisance set alight. A deliberate act of ...