For my compost bin, I elected to have the front be removable one plank at a time. As I build my pile I put the boards in ...

They will compost better if some brown materials are added to the mix. Try to include some of the browns and some of the greens as you build your pile, whenever possible. Landscapes rarely ...

Garden beds require a few components: compost-rich soil; soil that is warm enough; and moisture to keep plant roots hydrated.

A hot compost pile generates its own heat through the metabolic activity of microorganisms breaking down organic matter. To create a hot pile, build your compost with a balanced mix of green and ...

Why buy compost when you can make your own? It’s not rubbish, it’s renewable. Why throw your kitchen scraps in the bin when you could be using them to make your garden more lovely and ...

[Minnear Knives] had a bunch of apricot stones in his compost pile, and it was the pits. He did some research and decided to build his own rotary trommel to tumble out the trash. As you will see ...

Regardless of your soil type, improving soil health means increasing its ability to hold water and nutrients and provide ...

4. Building Soil: Soil for Containers and Pots Are you getting into container gardening? Then this module is for you. Leah goes over the benefits and drawbacks of growing crops in containers.

Make the pile bigger. Compost piles continue to break down in cold weather as long as the compost doesn’t freeze solid. Building large piles at least 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall reduces the ...