When buying bagged compost, you must consider the raw materials used (herbicide and pathogen-free), smell and texture (earth-like and crumbly), what the compost will be used for, the type of compost...

Experts recommend at least one cup of soil to one part worm manure (1:1) ratio for seed planting. Use at least four pounds of worm castings per gallon of soil. Planting directly on casts without...

DIY fertilizers are nutrient-rich materials that have undergone minimal processing, allowing the nutrients to stay in their unaltered forms. Kelp, alfalfa meal, cow manure, limestone, chicken manure,...

Making your own spreader gives you the flexibility to adapt it to the demands of your landscape. Compared to some expensive compost spreaders offered online, it is also inexpensive. In other words, a...

Green compost material is high in nitrogen. This is because it is made entirely of fresh, biodegradable materials such as vegetable scraps, house plants, and garden trimmings.  The best green...

While you can compost dairy products, it should be done with caution. Dairy products take time to decompose. They attract pests and night critters to your composting bin. And, above all, they...