If you want to take better care of the planet, learning how to compost is one of the best things you can do. Along with making the switch to eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Want to take your garden to the next level? Composting benefits the ...

It was his second day on the job at New Mexico State University and David Johnson was handed a project. “It was with the USDA and it was to do something good with dairy manure,” he chuckled and ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

Compost piles are just beginning to dry out and heat up again. Cold weather and too much water (rainfall) stops the decomposition process. Help restart the decomposition process in your garden waste ...

Making a deep brown compost is actually going "green" since it is a practical way to handle yard refuse and vegetable scraps from the kitchen. Mike Edenfield of Biloxi was busy manning the composting ...

The very best time of year to begin composting is in the fall, because of the surplus of dried fall leaves and the combination of both fresh and decaying organic materials. To develop a successful ...