Woman adding mulch to a small flowerbed - Victor Vilchis/Getty Images If you're looking for an easy way to upcycle scrap cardboard and save a little money, while spending more time in the garden, you ...

Did you know that shredded paper is difficult to recycle? In general, the smaller the pieces, the harder it is for facilities to sort into the right channels. Yet there are times when shredding ...

Water potted plants daily at the base—twice if temps hit 90°F—since potting mix dries out fast. Use drip irrigation or watering globes to keep soil moist when you're away or busy. Add mulch and ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...