I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil ...

Steve Tharp Jr. of the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District guides you through creating a compost pile for lawn and ...

Food waste from the Triangle, turned into compost, is helping western North Carolina farmers rebuild soil lost to Hurricane ...

It just stays dirt. The same goes for grease and ... where it’s turned into a valuable soil amendment, says Miller. Composting facilities combine food and yard waste, which gets placed in ...

Episode 3In this episode hear:soil scientist Dr Susan Orgil explain the science of soil healthhow the microbial and chemical processes in compost make it a powerful tool.Learn how compost ...

Ventura County and some cities provide not only mulch and compost for schools, but also a subsidy for the cost of delivery.

Soils aren't all alike. You'll be less discombobulated in garden stores if you know how garden soil differs from potting soil ...

The weather is warming up, flowers are starting to pop out of the ground and outdoor vegetable gardening time is here!

WARNING: It’s too early to plant your garden. You are still in planning mode. Recently, when I did the garden talk in Bellville, I made it clear that it is still very early to start turning the soil ...

Fertilizers and compost are important additions to a garden. Fertilizers contain the big three—nitrogen for green growth, ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper ...