Composting is a natural process that allows microbes to convert yard waste and kitchen scraps to a useful organic soil amendment or mulch. Gardeners have abundant materials that can be used for ...

Person adding soil backfill to a pine tree sapling - Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step.

Adding compost to your garden soil is a step that you really shouldn't be skipping. A well-made compost is the key to soil health because it adds essential nutrients, improves soil structure, and ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

It is hard to believe that we can start seriously thinking about planting seeds and bedding plants in our gardens. On second thought, I have been getting tired with not being outside and working in ...

Compost has been dubbed "garden gold." But it is important to do your composting correctly. While it is generally okay to take a laid-back approach to composting, there are a few caveats to keep in ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: My husband and I have twin boys who’ll be going off to school soon, and we are undecided about how we want to educate them. I’ve thought about homeschooling, which my husband favors. But ...

I’m no longer able to find an earthworm in my garden, whereas before, they were innumerable. What happened to them? Is there a method for how to increase earthworm population in soil? Where Did My ...