Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them with photosynthesis, the process by which plants get energy from the sun. They also need nitrogen ...

There are different levels of composting depending on what you hope to achieve. Some methods involve worms while others let nature take its course. Either way it's a win because the waste is broken ...

Before you can eat those delicious papayas in your garden, you'll need to keep your papaya trees happy and healthy. These ...

Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps to get ready for cold weather.

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

If lush, green grass is your goal, you'll want to make sure you're properly fertilizing your lawn. This natural option avoids ...

Welcome to Sustainability with Sarah! I’m the climate change and environmental reporter for The Greenville News covering issues and solutions across the Upstate. In this weekly column, I will answer ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...