Most gardeners understand that composting is a good idea. Fewer realize there are genuinely distinct methods, each with its ...

It's midsummer here at Homeacres, and I want to show you four simple ways I make compost — for potting, for mulching, and for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The key to making good compost is knowing what you can—and can't—put into it. Johner Images / Getty Images Making your own compost ...

If you want to cut down on waste while making nutrient-packed soil for your garden, why not consider composting? You don't need to be a pro to make a good composting station. With a DIY compost bin ...

Savvy gardeners are always looking for ways to simplify gardening tasks, so it’s no surprise that blender composting has been catching on in a big way. Compared to traditional composting, “composting” ...

Compost tea is finished compost that’s steeped in water until the nutrients, bacteria, fungi, and beneficial organisms pull out into the liquid. It is a fast-acting alternative to dry soil amendments ...

There’s a yardstick among gardeners that good, rich soil with lots of actively decaying organic matter in it should have about a dozen or more earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in each cubic foot. But ...

When I saw an advertisement about Martha Stewart being a dirt nerd, I recalled a column I did a number of years ago. I had met someone who made a business out of making compost. Then I looked at my ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...