Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of ...

Soil drives everything in a garden, yet most people focus only on what grows above ground. Rich, well-balanced soil fuels ...

Home composting is a more affordable long-term solution than buying fertilizer. Compost uses free materials, while fertilizer requires repeat purchases. Composting also improves soil health, reduces ...

It pains me to see customers spending hundreds of dollars on new plants and simultaneously refusing to spend a few more on a bag or two of compost and a box of starter fertilizer. These two items are ...

The best harvest for tomatoes starts with providing the best soil for tomatoes. Far from glamorous and usually lacking ...

Cilantro fares best when in well-draining, slightly acidic soil. If your soil is more alkaline, fear not, there are easy ...

A bunch of Lake County communities and organizations are helping their local growers with compost giveaways on Friday and Saturday while supplies last.

That’s where soil health comes in. Soil is not just “dirt.” It’s a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter ...

There are several reasons you might have old compost laying around, like a neglected compost bin or old bags you didn't use.

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is using an $87,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote food waste ...