Soil

Composting is the process by which organic matter such as table scraps, leaves and grass clippings are placed into an outdoor pile and allowed to decompose. The heat that is generated by the...

Leaf mold adds nutrients to the garden and is used as a soil amendment or a mulch in garden beds. It is also a nutritious ingredient to add to potting soil mixes and houseplant dressings. Leaf...

Most all land-grant colleges across the country have an agricultural extension service office. The purpose of these offices is to offer a consultancy on growing plants and land management...

Although an outdoor compost heap is a useful way to dispose of kitchen waste during the summer months, it may not be a viable alternative in cold winters. Vermicomposting, or composting with...

Composting is the process of converting organic wastes, such as kitchen ingredients, into plant food. Because it happens naturally, all you have to do is not throw your kitchen scraps away, but...

Gardening is a rewarding way to reap the benefits of nature's bounty. While gardening can become expensive, there are some ways that you can save money and help recycle by reusing your potting...

Topsoil is necessary for plant growth but, on its own, is not the ideal environment for growing healthy plants. Fortifying topsoil with peat moss, which is decomposed plant matter, helps retain...

Composting cuts down on the amount of waste hauled to already-stressed landfills and it can provide a continuous, renewable source of nutrient-rich fertilizer for your houseplants, lawn and...

There are many benefits to making your own compost. Composting is an environmentally friendly way to recycle fruit and vegetable scraps, and yard waste like dead leaves, flowers or branches....

There are a few benefits to making your own indoor compost container. Composting is an environmentally friendly way to recycle vegetable and fruit scraps, and yard waste. Compost worms transform...

There are many benefits to making your own kitchen compost container. Composting is an excellent way to recycle vegetable, fruit and yard excess. When composting is done correctly, compost worms...

Maintaining a good compost bin is all about taking care of your worms. If you keep the worms well fed and healthy, you'll have successful compost. Making your own compost is an environmentally...

Designed exclusively for growing plants in containers, potting soils differ from soil in outdoor growing beds.A looser mix, potting soil allows the roots of the plants to fill the container. Feed...

Composting with worms provides a way to recycle food waste into nutrient-filled soil on a year-round basis indoors or out. The worms consume the organic matter and leave behind the compost....

Vermicomposting is a method of making organic compost either on a large or small scale using different species of worms--in particular red worms, earthworms and white worms. The compost is organic...

Growing Japanese Maples in a container requires a lot of work for a long period of time. But if you take care of it properly, it can live over a 100 years. They come in many colors, grow slowly,...

Recycling coffee grounds to use for composting in your flower beds is a sensible idea. If you live in a cold weather climate you might not be able to mulch the coffee grounds during the winter...

Easy hints on composting, to make your garden happy -- and productive! Recycle those kitchen vegetable and fruit scraps and turn those expensive spoiled tomatoes into nutrients for your garden soil!

Have you ever wanted to try composting? Well, good news! You can build a compost bin in under 30 minutes. This simple compost bin is great for first time composters who don’t want to buy an...

When a compost pile is free of meat and certain ingredients and is properly maintained, it will heat to 90 to 140 degrees F with little or no odor. You can set up commercially produced tumblers...

Buying Red Worms as bait can get costly at over three dollars for 30 to use for fishing and sometimes you do not us all your worms and you want to keep them for later. This simple solution does...

A worm bin is a family-friendly project that can also reduce, or even eliminate, the amount of food waste you put in the garbage. It can also generate compost for your garden. Here are some...

Worms are good for your garden. They break down organic material and leave behind their waste in the form of castings. The benefit of worm castings in your soil is immense since worm castings...

Building a worm farm is a quick and easy way to compost and get rid of your garbage at the same time. Earthworms love to burrow through your leftovers and will reward you with rich compost. Here's...

The quality of your soil has a huge impact on the quality and efficiency of plant growth and health in your yard. If your soil is relatively barren, then you'll see stunted growth of grass, trees...

The quality of your soil has a huge impact on the quality and efficiency of plant growth and health in your yard. If your soil is relatively barren, then you'll see stunted growth of grass, trees...

Vermicomposting, or composting with worms, can provide you with nutrient rich worm castings for your garden and houseplants. You can conduct vermicomposting on a small scale and you can even keep...