May 29 marks National Compost Day in the US, the perfect opportunity for us gardeners to think about how we use compost in our yards. Both homemade and store-bought compost are invaluable, but you may ...

Mushroom compost can be incredibly handy in certain gardens and detrimental in others. Find out the disadvantages of using ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da' Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. "Professionally, I'm a ...

May is the time to start working on the garden. Sonoma County Gazette file photo. Master Gardeners have a mantra: compost, compost, compost, mulch, mulch, mulch! We emphasize the importance of both ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da' Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. "Professionally, I'm a ...

I know composting is good for our environment. Outside of creating a healthier soil environment for plants, what other benefits does composting provide our community? Thank you for the great question.

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

A study finds that “preparing” biochar through composting can make it far more effective for improving soil fertility and boosting plant growth. Biochar, a carbon-rich material made by heating biomass ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Composting can slow methane release, control dust, nourish plants, but for Margaret Wilson, it also makes a lot of practical sense.