Discover Mark's incredibly simple and affordable composting method that transforms ordinary garden waste into nutrient-rich ...

There’s nothing wrong with this area’s red clay soils. In fact, they can become wonderfully productive. The key to unlocking red clay’s potential is compost. Soil scientists call compost’s magic ...

Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and aerate their piles and make terrific compost in ...

This homemade compost bin is lightweight and portable, which makes it easy to move around a garden. I’ve been developing my off-grid homestead for four years, but I’ve wrestled with what to do for a ...

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 ...

Q: If I make my own compost, can I use it instead of commercial fertilizers for grass, plants, trees and shrubs? A: Yes, you can. But please be aware that homemade compost is not consistent in ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Compost happens. Yes, this garden alchemy really is that simple. Compost results from the natural cycle of life and death. “Mother Nature takes care of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Backyard composting soon will be legal in the city, so long as certain rules are followed. But are those rules too restrictive? In particular, some Grand Rapids city commissioners ...