Fertilizer, Compost & Soil

Save money in your garden by making DIY fertilizers.

This ancient technique accelerates the breakdown process.

Turn kitchen scraps into food fuel.

Boost breakdown speed with layering and placement.

Give your crops the best chance to grow to their potential.

They pull vital elements out of the air and into the earth.

Save money by whipping some up with household materials.

Sphagnum moss can grow into large, fluffy carpets.

As you find yourself needing to put on a coat, remember that your plants might be chilly too.

Prevent erosion, and turn slopes, hills and valleys into wonderful landscapes.

Mulching vegetables like cucumbers is a common practice.

Rubber mulch is gaining popularity among homeowners and landscapers.

The gardenia is a popular plant which is used in many gardens, and is known for its beautiful flowers.

There are two different techniques to applying fertilizer to a flower bed that has already been mulched.

Cocoa Mulch is a by-product of the chocolate making industry.

Fish emulsion is a great additive to soil and compost piles because it is rich in trace elements.

Keeping your rhododendrons protected is important.

Mulching rhubarb is done in a specific way for best results.

3 methods to control the flies in your worm bin.

Try this natural and ancient garden food.

Bark mulch can be used to prevent weed growth and retain soil moisture during dry periods.

Food for worms becomes food for your garden.

If you have clay soil you need to loosen it to have any success at all with gardening.

Many gardeners, and even small farmers, are using plastic mulch in their vegetable beds.