To help you avoid the worst composting mistakes, we spoke to experts in gardening and horticulture to learn about some of the ...

Compost is made up of decomposed organic matter that enriches your soil and provides food for your plants. If you're a dedicated composter, you need to be very careful about what goes into your pile, ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

Compost is a fun and significant way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to ...

Gardeners, gear up for our own version of Days of the Dead. Like the three days devoted to remembering and honoring departed loved ones, we focus on remembering the garden by clearing out and cleaning ...

Home composting is the greenest option, says composting expert Linda Mizes, and the gardener reaps the ultimate benefit with lots of humus for the garden. Mizes, a Master Composter who works with the ...

A lush Hawaiian landscape in acidic volcanic soil is proof enough that plants can thrive in all sorts of soil. While too much acidity can be deadly for plants, many prefer moderately acidic soil with ...