Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...

This weekend was great for weeding. The 2.5 inches that fell between Thursday and Saturday at our house loosened the ground to where I could pull the pigweed and nut grass without popping them off ...