Most gardeners understand that composting is a good idea. Fewer realize there are genuinely distinct methods, each with its own pace, demands, and payoffs. The choice between hot and cold composting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gardeners understand that composting is a good idea. Fewer realize there are genuinely distinct methods, each with its own ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Many landscape plants can benefit greatly from amended soil. Our native sandy soil drains readily and doesn’t do so well with holding on to soil nutrients and water. But you can produce your own ...

Cow manure and bedding get recycled in a sanitary way. Nutrients are returned to the hayfields when the compost is spread, and hot water keeps the dairy equipment sparkling. Who knew that life on the ...