In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios ...

It's midsummer here at Homeacres, and I want to show you four simple ways I make compost — for potting, for mulching, and for ...

I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spring is just around the corner and with it will come lawn care and thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce ...

This paint mixing wand attached to an electric drill can reduce a bucket of whole fruits and veggies to salsa consistency in just a couple of minutes! When I discovered that the local co-op gave away ...

MAKING compost is like baking a cake, use the right ingredients and mix them up in the right way and you’ll get a product that is rich, dark and crumbly. The position of your compost bin is important ...

TINO: Can I use compost instead of potting mix in containers? Yes, BUT potting mix has been designed for certain qualities - good amounts of air, good drainage, stable pH and good water and ...

With a new gardening season underway, you may be looking forward to trying out new veggie varieties, sowing fast-growing flower seeds, or repotting your favorite plants. What may not please you, ...

Composting turns everyday kitchen and yard scraps into nutrient-rich soil, but the wrong additions can quickly flip that ...