You want to try to return nutrients to the soil, resulting in a nice balance of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Compost ...

Ah, September-the perfect time to give your compost pile some love! As the garden starts to wind down, you might find yourself with an abundance of plant material, fallen leaves, and kitchen scraps.

Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human ...

A new, eco-friendly alternative method of burial involves composting human remains, now carried out in Sweden & parts of US ...

Over time, bacteria break down the scraps to create compost, a soil additive rich in plant nutrients — plus, you end up creating about 50 percent less trash. I’ve been composting in some form ...

Avoid over-mulching, which can harm the plants. Typically, 3–5kg of organic mulch or compost is applied per square metre.

One of the first USDA projects to increase domestic fertilizer production is now in operation. Up to $900 million has been ...

The city of Fortuna will once again host a promotional give-away for Exceptional Quality (EQ) Class A compost for beneficial reuse as a soil amendment to your property or place of residence beginning ...

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break ...

A council has said it will hold more "free compost giveaway" events after the concept proved popular earlier this year. East ...

There are two possible explanations for the appearance of nettle seedlings in your freshly composted areas. The first, which ...

A general rule for water is an inch a week for many plants. There is no general rule for fertilizing plants. Plants and soils vary on what and how much they require. Without having the soil tested, it ...