SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Learn how to build a compact compost bin using a recycled water tank! This easy DIY project helps you reduce waste, recycle materials, and create nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Perfect for ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

If you love gardening, why not make your own compost? Not only is it really simple to do, it’s also a great way to put your kitchen scraps and yard waste to good use while super-charging your garden’s ...

Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. There’s no need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment or a degree in soil ...

This spring, I planted six kale plants in a row down the middle of a raised vegetable bed. In a few weeks, three plants on one side were almost twice as big as the others. Growing conditions were the ...