As the pandemic keeps many people closer to home than usual, a remarkable number of folks are spending more time tending their gardens and landscapes. As usual, shifting weather caused fluctuations in ...

There’s nothing wrong with this area’s red clay soils. In fact, they can become wonderfully productive. The key to unlocking red clay’s potential is compost. Soil scientists call compost’s magic ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

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My office is just down the road from the Washington State University composting facility. It processes more than 10,000 pounds of organic waste every month. That’s a lot of compost! I talked about ...

Composting saves you money because you don’t have to purchase organic matter from nurseries. When doing bed preparation, you must add decayed organic matter like compost to enrich the soil and ensure ...

To help you avoid the worst composting mistakes, we spoke to experts in gardening and horticulture to learn about some of the ...

Composting is a great option for minimizing waste and putting it to good use by turning food scraps and other organic matter into free fertilizer for your garden. (Nearly half of all garbage collected ...

If you want a lush lawn or a successful garden, fertilizers and plant food are absolute necessities. However, the cost of keeping everything green can definitely take a toll on your wallet. You can ...