If an unsightly compost bin is a blemish on your otherwise beautiful garden, there's a simple and budget-friendly solution ...

The beige bucket passed out by the city of Portland for collecting food scraps is benign enough, but not exactly a decor statement. The oblong pail is intended as a way station between kitchen and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Compost happens. Yes, this garden alchemy really is that simple. Compost results from the natural cycle of life and death. “Mother Nature takes care of ...

FEED CONTAINER PLANTS: Apply a slow-release fertilizer to your container plants outside to keep them well-fertilized through the growing season. One application will feed for many months, saving you ...

During dry weather don't forget to occasionally water your compost pile to keep it moist. Dry organic matter will not break down. If you can, sometimes it is helpful to actually shove the hose into ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...