Composting Basics

Image by chameleonseye Compost is an important ingredient/additive to our garden soil; in fact, it’s likely the most important amendment we can use. Compost adds organic matter and improves soil texture.…

Image by curtoicurto It is common knowledge that using compost in gardens is good for plants. However, the quantity to use is another matter. How much compost is enough? Can you have too much compost in your…

Image by ZeroPhanToMs If you are a passionate gardener, you may have had your soil pH levels checked, but have you ever thought about checking the compost pH range? There are a couple of reasons to check the…

Image by Alexander Farnsworth If you live in an apartment or condo and your town doesn’t offer a yard composting program, what can you do to reduce kitchen waste? Composting in an apartment or other small…

Image by Singkham Creating compost out of kitchen and yard waste is a great way to be more environmentally sustainable. But if you’re wondering “where do I put compost,” you may need some guidance on what to…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley Composting is one way many gardeners recycle garden waste. Shrub and plant trimmings, grass clippings, kitchen waste, etc., can all be returned to the soil in…

Image by Grahamphoto23 Cleaning out compost bins is a dreaded chore for many, but it’s necessary. Creating compost is a great way to reuse garden and kitchen scraps and to enrich your soil in a natural way.…

Image by Mark Smith Using compost “tea” in the garden is a great way to both fertilize and improve the overall health of your plants and crops. Farmers and other compost tea makers have used this fertilizing…

Image by VladTeodor Many more people are composting today than a decade ago, either cold composting, worm composting, or hot composting. The benefits to our gardens and to the earth are undeniable, but what…

Image by sylv1rob1 Compost heaps tend to be situated out of the way in the landscape. As a result, they often get forgotten and neglected, leading to dry, moldy and just plain old material. Can you…