Making and using compost has long been a mainstay of good gardening practices. With a newfound appreciation of biological health that starts with the soil, compost tea is another tool ...

There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard.

As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

Composting is one of those things that sounds wonderful in theory, but the moment something goes wrong, your whole backyard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blending kitchen scraps with water makes quick compost to feed plants. Chop up and freeze compostable kitchen waste to make large ...

If you're eager to give your garden a boost and help the environment, now is the perfect time to start composting at home. By creating your own compost, you can ensure your garden has rich, fertile ...

Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment or a degree in soil ...

Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in your compost bin? How can you get rid of maggots if they become a problem?

I make compost in a pair of circular, plastic bins. Each stands 3 feet tall with an outside diameter of 3 feet. When one fills up with kitchen garbage and the maple leaves I rake every fall and store ...

PORTER COUNTY | Don't let fall decorations such as pumpkins, gourds, leaves, mums, corn stalks, hay and more go to waste this year. All of these organic materials can be brought to Porter County's two ...