Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

A reader wonders whether there's use in the garden for his shredded paper. Another is puzzled by the poor performance of all his root crops. CS: It sounds like your shredded paper is office paper ...

Through the years, I’ve used a lot of different kinds of mulch, ranging from natural materials such as straw or grass to man-made materials such as plastic sheeting. The plastic I’ve tried has been in ...

This weekend was great for weeding. The 2.5 inches that fell between Thursday and Saturday at our house loosened the ground to where I could pull the pigweed and nut grass without popping them off ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...