Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, improve water retention, and reduce soil erosion. Beyond mulch, wood chips can ...

The streets in my neighborhood are dotted with piles of wood chips every few houses, as everyone prepares for “the wintering.” Me, too—I always try to make sure I get a Chip Drop this time of year; ...

In this week's Ask the Gardener, we also tackle the thorny question of pruning hydrangeas. And if you've got a 'Live Forever' plant, we've got some tips to help that live up to its name. The ...

Make potting mix with free materials and use it for seed starting, raised beds, and more. You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves.

The city of Fargo will give away compost and wood chips from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday through June 3 and from 7 a.m. to noon this Saturday. Fargo residents are eligible for one free ...

Want a cheap solution that minimizes time spent weeding and watering your garden? Add a layer of mulch. You can even get it free if you haul your own from one of the many municipal piles. When tree ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Is there a preferred time of year to spread fill over the lawn? With ...

Fargo residents can prepare their yards for colder weather with free wood chips and compost from the City of Fargo from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday through Oct. 7. The compost site is ...

You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...