Start now with this 1 January project and your garden will soon be reaping the benefits... and saving you money ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

Tis the season to … compost. With tree leaves and debris from garden clean-up and winter garden preparation abundant, now is the time to begin. One of the most important products and processes in ...

Expert Simon Akeroyd has shared advice on the important role dried tea leaves can play in your garden, but not in the way you might expect ...

Ever wondered if you can reuse old compost from pots after the flowers have faded away? Well, you're in luck because one expert says there's life left in your old compost and you can reuse it to plant ...

Simon Akeroyd has shared important advice on the best use of tea bags outdoors and why they shouldn't go directly in 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.

Have you gotten into gardening recently and want to learn how to make your own compost? Compost is a great resource for home gardens because it puts minerals back in the soil for peak production of ...

Making compost at home is a cheap and simple way to boost your soil and give your precious plants all the nutrients they need to grow big and healthy. Getting the mix of green and brown materials ...

If you compost at home, keep these things away from your bin ...