In addition to correctly layering green and brown organic matter, periodic turning of compost is necessary to get air to the ...

Discover the best tip for creating faster compost in this insightful video. Learn how to speed up the composting process ...

A coir doormat looks great on your porch, but it'll also do wonders in your garden if you repurpose it in your compost pile.

Gardeners are being urged to put washing up sponges in their garden this July - for a very useful reason. It might sound mad, ...

Adding enough ‘structure’ (aerating woody materials) through the pile and particularly in the bottom third, should keep our ...

If you do choose to use coffee grounds in your garden, use them sparingly to avoid harming plants or damaging the soil. To ...

Work 2–3 inches of compost into garden beds before planting to boost soil structure, moisture retention, and nutrient ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot ...

A hands-on community education workshop on composting is set to take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in Potsdam. Participants will learn to create a working compost pile that can be replicated at their ...

A. Help with bountiful basil is on the way. First, do not transplant basil into the ground in our Western Washington climate.