Compost: How to make better dirt than you can buy

by Rex Trulove

In recent years, people have become increasingly aware of the waste that they generate. Twenty years ago, only a small portion of the people in the US recycled, yet today this is the norm. Yet, a lot waste is generated tha...read more

by Lesley Allen

In these days of repairing, re-using and recycling, it is always satisfying to get 'something for nothing'. And, with a little patience, you can certainly get some rich, nutrient-rich compost from your kitchen and garden w...read more

by Ethel Smith

ME I have been composting in my garden for about three years and I have had some great, fertile compost as a reward for my very small effort. Our local council has, over the last ten years or so, become very conscious a...read more

by Rachel Logterman

Adding organic matter to the soil is an important way to ensure long-term health for your trees and shrubs. You can buy compost each year, but it is easier than you think to make your own compost. You will save money, have...read more

by Melanie S.

Beneficial organic compost is prized by both flower and vegetable gardeners who want healthy, robust plants. Making your own compost is easy. The ingredients are plant parts, kitchen vegetable scraps, paper scraps, some ...read more

by Debbie Dillon

Gardener's Gold "Give them all to Jesusshattered dreams, wounded hearts and broken toysand He will turn your sorrows into joy!" When I first heard that song back in the 80s, I thought how awesome is our God that He wou...read more

by Bill Whitney

If you have the room and the will and drive to actually do it , it is not difficult to make and build up much better soil than the supposed topsoil that you can buy by the bag at Wal-Mart or other stores. What constitutes...read more

by Lisa Smegal

Making your own compost can be very rewarding for your plants, and provides a better source of organic matter for your garden then you can buy in any store. Making compost is easy because most of the ingredients you ne...read more

by Ken Rogers

Vermiposting (worms)is a good companion to composting. A worm bin uses the same household waste, grass, manure etc. as a compost pile but with some added benefits. During cold winter months compost piles tend to slow down...read more

by Marty Schmoldt -III-

COMPOST! This can be any biodegradable trash that you produce. The best thing to do is to place all of your lawn clippings in one pile. Then keep the hose on it everyday, make sure it is soaking. While it takes a whi...read more