Compost tea is a fast-acting and organic way to give plants a boost. Plus, it’s cheap and easy to make. Here’s how to brew ...

Use a 1/2-inch (1.4-centimeter) screen if you intend to use your compost in potting mix or garden beds, and 1/4-inch (0.6 ...

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” ...

My office is just down the road from the Washington State University composting facility. It processes more than 10,000 pounds of organic waste every month. That’s a lot of compost! I talked about ...

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 ...

You've probably heard paper towel rolls can be composted, but there are some other popular disposable backyard party items ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

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 ...

The approach is straightforward: dig a hole about 12 to 18 inches deep, add compostable material, cover it with soil, and let ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blending kitchen scraps with water makes quick compost to feed plants. Chop up and freeze compostable kitchen waste to make large ...