Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers of up to 1 inch and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in ...

We evaluated the pros and cons. Using newspaper as mulch can suppress weeds and improve soil health when done correctly. Newspaper works best as mulch when layered thinly, with holes for airflow, and ...

Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile gardening tools. Newspaper sheets can be used in all different stages of gardening, like these seedling pots. (Kelly Hayes, The ...

Gravel and mulch can do a real number on your wallet, but one material will do as good a job at a fraction of the cost — or ...

ANDERSON, S.C. -- Newspaper has helped Lewis Brady go greener. Brady, who lives in northeastern Anderson County, credits newspapers with the success of his garden this year. "One of my friends and I ...

When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and ...

I've always thought of The Berkshire Eagle as a multipurpose newspaper. It can be used to wrap fish entrails, line the bottom of the bird cage, cover the floor to catch drips of paint, and as mulch.

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...