A mound of compost with a hoe sticking out and a gardener's boots in the background - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season.

Four thousand years ago the Egyptians were making compost tea which simply extracts nutrients from compost and puts it in a liquid form. This method is easier to apply to the soil and the plants. A ...

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

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 ...

Question: I would like to start composting. Could you give me some guidance and suggestions for creating my own compost? Answer: I have often reflected on the idea that if all the organic matter ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Krull’s Composting is hosting a “Living Soil Seminar” on Feb. 20 where attendees can gain hands-on knowledge on improving soil health using regenerative and organic practices.

Nearly half of all waste is organic and compostable. When unmanaged, this waste releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) and potent air pollutant, that contaminates ecosystems and causes one ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Methane Emissions From Yard Waste Composting Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...