Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green ...

If mowing, collecting, and discarding clippings is your routine, it’s time to change your lawn care practices. What to do with grass clippings instead? Clippings from healthy turf grass are loaded ...

Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Ever feel like your compost pile just sits there and refuses to turn into that beautiful, rich soil you imagined? You’re not ...

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: In the past ...

There are many benefits of using compost in your garden, planting beds, and your lawn, and fall can be the perfect time to start a compost pile while you are cleaning up the garden and removing leaves ...

As the weather warms up, Bend’s backyards are bursting at the seams with greenery. That also means yard debris barrels are getting filled with all manner of grass clippings and trimmed hedges. Come ...

City and county dumps are growing at a rapid pace. Recycling programs have been set up to try to reduce the rate, but they can only be as effective as the people who choose to utilize them. One area ...

This method of stacking turfgrass presents an excellent way to up your compost game, enriching the soil in your garden.

Question: We live in an area with large lots, some of the area is wooded and there is a stream that has high water quality. Many people mow their properties and dump the grass clippings on the ...