The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are getting chillier, which most likely means you'll be spending less and less time outside. But before you abandon the outdoors and hibernate for the Winter, tackle these 10 essential tasks to ready your yard for the change of season. Mulch. Before the first freeze, clean up perennial beds, give them a thorough soaking, and then spread a Read more

While Rachael Ray has taught the world the importance of a garbage bowl, a handy dumping bowl she leaves on the counter while cooking, it's 2010 and time for us to take it one step further. Meet the compost bowl! From garlic skins to mushroom stems, a lot of kitchen waste is compostable. To ensure that I remember to compost, I've started collecting unwanted scraps in a compost bowl. When the bowl Read more

Sure, your morning cup of Joe can give you a boost of energy, but did you know that it can do the same thing for your garden? Used coffee grounds are high in nitrogen, which your plants need to reach their growing potential. Some plants, such as corn, which can really tax the soil, can especially benefit from an espresso habit. Not a coffee drinker, but want your garden to benefit from the Read more

We recently got a compost bin for the office kitchen, complete with a little seminar on how to compost. I thought I knew everything about this green activity, but turns out, I learned a few things! Here are five interesting facts you might not know about composting. Many items that cannot be recycled can be composted. This includes soiled paper and cardboard, such as pizza boxes and wet paper Read more

Canine common sense tells you to just say no to cocoa mulch, since cocoa equals chocolate, which equals poison to pets. But what about those of you eco-conscious consumers who compost on a daily basis? As it turns out, then using that waste to grow a garden can be very dangerous to pets! It makes sense as compost can include coffee, moldy food, and rotting versions of already poisonous fruits and Read more