Composting is a wonderful hobby to take on as a gardener. Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your plants, it's also rewarding to watch waste be repurposed into something ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

The loyal reader knows that compost is my go-to for almost everything. I use it for mulch and to put the soil food web back into soils. I am a compost nerd. The question: What to do in the winter when ...

Sustainability educator Flood explains in her comprehensive debut guide to composting that the practice “introduces beneficial microbes” that extract minerals from soil and make it more fertile for ...