There’s nothing wrong with this area’s red clay soils. In fact, they can become wonderfully productive. The key to unlocking red clay’s potential is compost. Soil scientists call compost’s magic ...

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 ...

Making your own homemade compost is a fun and sustainable way of using your leftovers to benefit your garden. Egg shells, coffee grounds, citrus peels, and veggie scraps can all be given a second life ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

The best plants grow in the best soils. The best soils are enriched with compost. The best way to get plenty of good compost is make your own. And the best time to start is now. When confronted with ...

Making your own compost is rewarding and a great way to use up waste. But, it can be tricky to determine when it's time to use your compost. Luckily, though, composting experts have shared the easiest ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

If you want a lush lawn or a successful garden, fertilizers and plant food are absolute necessities. However, the cost of keeping everything green can definitely take a toll on your wallet. You can ...

A woman has credited her homemade compost for "supercharging" her vegetable patch - leading to a "whopper" of a carrot. Diana McIntyre, from Forton, Lancashire, grew the 32cm (12ins) vegetable in only ...

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