a row of plastic bottle planters decorated to look like bunnies - Naiyanadonraman/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The impacts of plastic pollution continue to ...

Since old disposable plastic pots aren't always easy to recycle, consider reusing them in your garden instead. Here are 11 ...

Egg cartons can be a surprisingly useful addition for those who enjoy flowering, as they're easy to find, beneficial for soil ...

Before heading to the garden center, take a look around your house, garage and recycling bin. There might be some good ...

Like the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. This is especially true when you're trying to garden on a budget. Don't throw out your waste; instead, get creative! Repurposing things ...

Q: I have a gadget that separates the K-cup from its top and coffee easily. I compost the coffee and toss the top (mixed materials), but can I recycle the bottom? Is size a problem? — T.C. A: I’m ...

Here are some ideas if you're looking for inexpensive containers for seedlings or for a grouping on your patio. How about using milk cartons or buckets? Don't forget the drainage holes. Also: baskets ...

Summer is the perfect time for folks with green thumbs to get outside and start planting. For one Reddit user, a three-year transformation in a side yard shows how valuable time and patience — and the ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...

Q: Why can’t used plastic oil containers be recycled? I can’t imagine how many of these containers are in the Central Landfill, not to mention the residual oil — very wasteful! A: Hopefully you’re ...