Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter, like food scraps, into all-natural fertilizer. This is how to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Compost is a mixture of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Raw organic waste becomes a nutrient-rich soil amendment when properly composted.

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With the cold weather approaching, gardeners should take steps to prepare their gardens for winter, including deep watering ...