Here’s when you should apply compost for healthier plants.

You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don't think about adding. It means you could ...

Over the last few years, composting has become more popular than ever before, with more people starting their own organic gardens and becoming more environmentally conscious. Getting started is as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gardeners routinely add compost to flower borders and vegetable gardens in spring and fall. But don't overlook August. It is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adding compost to your garden soil is a step that you really shouldn't be skipping. A well-made compost is the key to soil health ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

Soil drives everything in a garden, yet most people focus only on what grows above ground. Rich, well-balanced soil fuels stronger roots, better water retention, and healthier plants from day one.

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Mushroom compost can be incredibly handy in certain gardens and detrimental in others. Find out the disadvantages of using this popular fertilizer.