Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

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Compost is a great way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to the soil what ...

Composting is a great option for minimizing waste and putting it to good use by turning food scraps and other organic matter into free fertilizer for your garden. (Nearly half of all garbage collected ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product—but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

As temperatures cool and leaves begin to fall, now might be an opportune time to tend to yards and gardens. But before getting started, it is important to know the best products to use to get the ...

Ever wonder how to turn your pile of kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich, garden-enhancing powerhouse? The secret lies in ...

Job one in gardening and landscaping is loosening and enriching compacted soil and clay by mixing in organic materials like compost. For experienced gardeners, good compost is worth its weight in gold ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...