Fresh, crumbly soil that smells like a forest floor does not require a trip to the garden center or a pricey delivery fee.

Recycling yard debris increases soil organic matter, improves nutrient and water-holding capacity, and feeds soil microbes.

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That's a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

SOUTH BEND — Yard waste season in South Bend is under way, but there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to provide untreated compost and mulch. The Tribune took a tour of the Organic Resources ...

Steinbach Landfill Manager and Collection Supervisor say that they would love to see more compostable items and fewer ...

Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

Dartmouth residents have several eco-friendly options to dispose of pumpkins and cornstalks this Halloween. The town offers curbside yard waste pickup, drop-off at the Water Pollution Control Facility ...