The radish test is a foolproof trick for knowing whether your homemade compost is ready for planting –or if it could harm the ...

Just look at that rich, fluffy compost. The best part is that he was able to make it mostly from stuff he had lying around, though he did trade some beer for the v-belt pulley. The cylinder is ...

Composting is the simplest way to turn your trash into treasure. Not only can it help reduce the world’s carbon footprint, but the fertilizer that results from the process can also make food more ...

Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both improve the soil and help green up your grass naturally. Plus, if you make your own compost, it's practically free. Here’s why you may want to ...

And choosing where to build your compost pile. Keep in mind these aspects. It should be easy to turn the pile, so make sure it's accessible. It's easier to prepare and maintain when it's close to ...

Making a healthy compost might strike some people as a troubling task, but it’s much simpler than you realize. Here are the ...

Compost heaps can be designed to suit gardens of all sizes. You can build your own or choose from a whole range of specially designed bins, available at garden centres and through internet and ...

Nothing beats good, homemade compost when preparing beds. But you can also purchase bagged compost, manure and soil conditioner. Generally, a 2- to 4-inch layer of organic matter is dug into the ...

How long will it take? Begin in spring to have compost by autumn. Compost can be made all year round. 1 Help your children to set up the compost bin or site, ensuring the bin is placed on earth ...

Meanwhile, Peach Hill Soils near Moorpark and Agromin, with locations near Oxnard, Simi Valley and Santa Paula, continue to ...

Ojai Valley Organics opened earlier this month, and C&M Topsoils, another mulch-and-compost-making business, will open soon ...