Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da' Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. "Professionally, I'm a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da' Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. "Professionally, I'm a ...

Trying to make compost from fallen leaves takes forever, right? Not if you know this gardeners’ trick to get it ready to use ...

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

Also known as “lazy composting,” trench composting needs no bin or turning.

Composting diverts organic waste from landfills, reduces gas emissions, and creates nutrient-rich soil. That’s why many gardeners love composting. But what happens to your compost pile in the winter?

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

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 ...

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

If you’re a gardener, thinking about getting your soil in shape probably means thinking about compost. But composting can be a mysterious process. What can go into the pile? How do you balance carbon ...

Emma Erler of Kirkwood Gardens manages an extensive compost set-up. If you’ve been dutifully adding vegetables and food waste to your compost pile or rotating bin, it may be time for the next step: ...