Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Too dense?

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Autumn frosts usually means lots of cleanup around the yard and garden. Why not turn that yard waste into treasure? Composting is a naturally occurring process that breaks down organic materials into ...

Is it worth brewing up some compost tea or burying a banana peel in your garden to help fertilize your plants?

Potato peels are as versatile as the delicious starch they protect, and not just as snacks. They're also incredible fuel for ...

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.

WASHINGTON — Think about how much food waste you produce in a day. A banana peel, an apple core, the ends of vegetables that you don’t eat. When those scraps end up in a landfill it produces methane.

Composting is a good practice for all gardeners who have the space for it. The good thing is you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want, and unless you choose to buy a composter, it can ...

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, ...

Every spring, gardeners across the country load their carts with bags of compost at the garden center, spending $15-$30 or ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage ...

A bunch of Lake County communities and organizations are helping their local growers with compost giveaways on Friday and Saturday while supplies last.