Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

Peg and Cat agree to help Ramone grow an awesome garden - by helping to collect compost. Peg and Cat agree to help Ramone grow an awesome garden - by helping to collect compost. There are two kinds of ...

The benefits of a backyard compost pile or bin are well known by seasoned gardeners, but sometimes achieving the right mix for that finished “black gold” can be tricky. If the pile is open, it can be ...

Ten years ago I stashed some fresh horse manure in an out of the way spot. My experiment was to see if it decomposed in the desert differently than it did in my Northern California garden. Well folks, ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...