Many people think of composting organic matter as a way of keeping solid waste out of landfills, but a new study finds there can be significant environmental benefits associated with using compost at ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Q: Is it better to put compost in annual and perennial beds in the spring or fall? A: If it's fully "cooked" compost (i.e. black, crumbly and earthy-smelling), you can apply it spring or fall (or even ...

Before you add compost, make sure you watch this essential gardening guide! Learn the right way to prepare your soil, avoid common composting mistakes, and maximize nutrient absorption for healthier, ...

With spring arriving, gardeners are preparing soils for this year’s planting, and many love to apply compost, which can supply nutrients, feed microbial activity, help retain soil moisture and improve ...

Q: I've been cleaning up my vegetable garden and have a fairly decent compost pile started from last year. I am somewhat confused about when to apply compost to the garden. Some articles say to apply ...

Areas covered in turfgrass are often plagued with poor soil quality due to natural conditions (naturally sandy, low organic matter soils) or soil disturbance. Poor soil quality is especially common in ...

Turning the corner into a new year makes the gardening season feel closer at hand. If you’ve got a hankering to get outdoors and “do something,” January is an ideal time to apply compost, regardless ...