Making your own compost is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and recycle nutrients for your plants ...

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 ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

- Compost made from decomposed green kitchen scraps, yard litter and garden waste, appears in New Market, Va., on March 8, ...

Toilet paper tubes can add some extra heft to your backyard compost heap, but there is one bathroom staple that offers even ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

There are many natural products you may mindlessly toss in the garbage that could actually feed your compost pile and reduce ...

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 ...