"This one isn’t about perfection… just getting it done!" Gardener demonstrates brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: ...

Don’t ditch those cardboard boxes; instead, put them to use in your garden, smothering out weeds, creating perfectly prepared soil, and composting in the process. “Using cardboard is a sustainable ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.

The author’s garden midway through the growing season, full of vegetables and pest-repelling flowers. How long does cardboard take to decompose? Find answers to using a cardboard weed barrier in your ...

Q: I am planning to change about 550 square feet of my yard from grass to an area of rock path with shrubs, flowers and bark. I have been instructed to put down a layer of cardboard and then put about ...

Lasagna mulching is kind of a miracle, the closest thing to an easy fix for lousy garden soil, suppressing weeds and rebuilding our disappearing topsoil. Added bonus: The vital starting ingredient — ...

Generally, gardening enthusiasts don't require as much outdoor time throughout the winter months. This is because plants enter dormancy in the cold or develop at a much slower pace. Consequently, you ...

Switching up your yard usually means ripping up the grass, tilling, and fertilizing the soil to prep for new vegetation, but why not just cover it up? Sheet mulching uses a simple form of composting ...