SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

This week, Martha Stewart shared her DIY composting tips, urging gardeners to reduce trash pickups and landfill usage in favor of recycling food waste. 'Composting is a secret weapon for gardeners – ...

Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...

Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and aerate their piles and make terrific compost in ...

If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

Making a deep brown compost is actually going "green" since it is a practical way to handle yard refuse and vegetable scraps from the kitchen. Mike Edenfield of Biloxi was busy manning the composting ...

As the pandemic keeps many people closer to home than usual, a remarkable number of folks are spending more time tending their gardens and landscapes. As usual, shifting weather caused fluctuations in ...

You won’t develop any better soil than when you’re regularly adding compost to it. You could buy bagged or bulk compost, but the best stuff at the best price (i.e. free) is homemade compost. Compost ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible. You can easily start composting in small spaces like apartments or balconies using simple ...