Fertilizer, Compost & Soil

Save money in your garden by making these fertilizers with things you were going to throw into the garbage!

Composting may not be glamorous, but it's simple and useful. Learn how to get started here!

A plot of ground left idle for six weeks or more begins to lose its rich soil value. The elements, snow,

Gardening is not about the plants, it's about using the right type of soil. Soil is the backbone of

Read this article for advice on composting.

Organize your kitchen scraps by composting and non-composting.

Prepare your garden during the fall for spring in only three steps.

A little molasses in your fertilizer can bring surprising results.

Red mulch is a popular choice because of its vibrant appearance, but is it hurting your plants?

Good for a playground but not for a garden.

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

How to use a rock as fertilizer.

The cost of creating your own compost ranges from absolutely to nothing next-to-nothing, but the benefit is priceless.

When the trees are shedding their leaves to get ready for winter, you can get ready too by making and spreading leaf mulch.

Organic soil is the preferred choice for household gardens growing small quantities of fruits and vegetables.

Some ants in the pile are good, too many and you need to step in.