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 ...

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 ...

Shredded paper is one of the many materials people opt to use as garden mulch, but is it a good idea? Here are the pros and cons you should know about.

Compost piles work due to a careful balance between green and brown material. Knowing exactly what those materials are helps ...

You've spent a weekend shredding old bills and school papers, and now you don't know what to do with the resulting bags and bags of shredded paper in your house. Here's the good news: You can reuse at ...

Coffee grounds are a fantastic way to add nitrogen to your winter compost. Nitrogen helps generate heat, which is important ...

According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together make up more than 30% of what we discard. Composting keeps these materials out of landfills, where they release methane, a greenhouse gas, ...

Dear Heloise: I agree that gender reveal “parties” are just another way of asking for gifts. You’ll probably be invited to a baby shower and take a gift, and to me, one gift is plenty. I’ve also seen ...