A compost bin is a great way to keep waste material out of landfills while at the same time creating wonderfully nutritious soil for your garden and houseplants. There are a wide variety of compost ...

Composting is beneficial for both gardeners and the environment, but the eyesore compost bins can create in the garden might discourage you from setting one up. Fortunately, there's a simple and ...

A pallet bin enclosure offers exactly that: an easy, flexible, and surprisingly stylish way to bring order and good ...

Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

1. Level a 4”² by 14”² space with a rake and shovel, and stand up two pallets (with the thicker stringer pieces parallel to the ground) to create a 90-degree, L-shaped angle. 2. Nail the pallets ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. What are some inexpensive options that are effective? — Sylvia W. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take ...

A pallet planter turns any small balcony into a thriving mini garden. Discover DIY tips, best plants, soil advice, and ...

The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

Transform wooden flats into platforms for raised, container gardening. As I grow older, I try to stay fit and prevent injuries by altering how I approach garden chores. One frugal adjustment I’ve ...