In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios ...

As a new gardener, I thought I could stick any plant in the ground, and with a little sunshine and water, it would flourish. When my most basic efforts did not produce a gorgeous and abundant garden, ...

During the fall, we are cleaning up leaves and plant debris, and we need to get rid of it. Rather than sending it to the landfill, compost it. Composting is the natural, organic way to decompose grass ...

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

Flickr Most gardeners judge their compost by smell or texture. Color, though, tends to be an afterthought. That’s a missed ...

You're probably used to composting salad scraps, fallen leaves, and lawn trimmings, but a walk around your home may reveal ...

Q: How much fireplace ashes should I use on my compost pile? Will ashes make it break down faster? Drew Kimball, email A: You should not add ashes to a compost pile. Something that seems such a simple ...

Composting is a great way to send organic food scraps back to the earth, but did you know this common trash item is actually ...