Gardeners who are looking for ways to have a healthy, thriving garden on a budget might be interested in a brilliant ...

Q: I have planted lots of seeds in trays this spring, ready for potting on and planting out as the temperatures warm. However, I've noticed green mold forming on the soil in a number of the trays.

Also, not every strange-colored spot on the soil is mold. It could be a mineral deposit, such as limescale, particularly if the surface of the soil is dry instead of wet. Green algae can also look ...

If you’ve ever walked through a forest after the rain, you’ve experienced the magic of leaf mold—whether you realized it or ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

Q. I got free compost from the City of Walnut Creek about two months ago. I had it in the 33-gallon garbage cans with the lid on in the garage. The top of the compost was moldy, so I scooped about 3 ...