A simple DIY liquid fertilizer using an easy compost tea method that doesn’t require an air pump. This natural gardening ...

Pexels Most people walk past their lawn trimmings, fallen leaves, and garden debris without a second thought. That pile of ...

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 ...

If you're looking to boost your garden's health and reduce the amount of yard waste that ends up in a landfill, consider ...

Now is the perfect time to start a compost pile or two if you don’t already have one. Compost – the byproduct of organic material that’s rotted into a near-perfect plant-growing medium – is one of ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

Most gardeners understand that composting is a good idea. Fewer realize there are genuinely distinct methods, each with its ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

Every spring, gardeners across the country load their carts with bags of compost at the garden center, spending $15-$30 or ...