Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

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, ...

Ever feel like your compost pile just sits there and refuses to turn into that beautiful, rich soil you imagined? You’re not alone. Composting can be tricky, and sometimes it feels like no matter what ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...