Composting is an essential skill to learn for any serious gardener. Known affectionately as black gold, compost is a rich, nutritious soil improver and costs little to make besides time. As well as ...

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 ...

Turning scraps into fertile soil for your garden is extraordinarily satisfying. You can add a wide range of things to your compost pile. If you have deciduous trees and shrubs in your backyard or ...

Composting is a wonderful hobby to take on as a gardener. Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your ...

Good soil is the starting point for a garden full of strong healthy plants. The addition of well-rotted garden compost improves soil fertility and structure, aides drainage on heavy, wet soils and ...