Environmentally friendly compost can improve your soil and help your plants grow—get started by making a simple compost bin with a trash can. Reviewed by David McKinney Even rookie gardeners can learn ...

Compost: It's what eventually becomes of all decomposing organic material. Essentially, it's dirt—but it's not just any dirt. No, this stuff is super rich in the nutrients that are beneficial to plant ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a three-bin compost system that’s simple and effective for backyard use. Marjorie Taylor ...

Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter, like food scraps, into all-natural fertilizer. This is how to ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. SOPHIE THOMSON: There's nothing like a day with pruners or secateurs to rejuvenate your garden, ...

Simple compost bins made of pallets allow old compost to age, and new materials to be added, which in turn will envigorate plants. Credit: HENRY HOMEYER photos / For the Monitor Sign up for the ...

Retailers selling compost bins include Gardener’s Supply Co., Mantis, Hayneedle.com and Lee Valley. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. Traditional wooden bin The classic compost ...

Wondering what to do with all those leftover pumpkin guts? Give them a second life in your garden with these best ways to use ...