An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

"Earthworms will be present in a good compost pile," she adds. According to Turner, "If it is done well, a 3-foot pile can be ready in two to three weeks. Consider making leaf mold if you don't ...

Compost heaps can be designed to suit gardens of all sizes. You can build your own or choose from a whole range of specially designed bins, available at garden centres and through internet and ...

When composting we focus on chopping up the organic matter, providing oxygen, making sure there is enough nitrogen in the pile and keeping the organic matter moist. SMALL PIECES: Chopping or ...

The stacking-type composters are convenient and make turning the pile easy. Sadly, these are difficult to find. When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before ...

but of cultivating good soil. Worms are brilliant at making compost. Find out more from our worm article and make your own worm farm in a jar. Compost and soil are not dead, they are living things.