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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Which plants like peat-based compost, and which flourish more with manure? Get the dirt on this nutrient-rich soil additive.

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wooden raised garden beds filled with leafy green plants. - Nicole Piepgras/Shutterstock Raised bed gardens are a great way to ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

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. The ...

Holidays are magical. They bring family together, fill your home with delicious aromas, and leave you with an overwhelming amount of leftover scraps. Between turkey bones, pumpkin peels, and ...