Which plants like peat-based compost, and which flourish more with manure? Get the dirt on this nutrient-rich soil additive.

Autumn has a way of turning even the most hesitant gardener into a compost enthusiast. The air cools, the leaves drop, and suddenly every twig, scrap, and leftover apple core starts whispering, "Throw ...

January gardening can feel bold, hopeful, and just a little rebellious. While frost glitters on the ground, it's tempting to "get ahead" by amending soil and setting the stage for spring. That urge is ...

Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences researchers engineer a smart compost additive that traps nitrogen, boosts fertilizer quality, and rewires microbial activity The research team, led by Qingwen ...

Worms, kept in a bin of biodegradable bedding, feed on food waste and release castings that are nutrient-rich. Over a period of months, the castings combine with decomposed bedding and become ...

Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could ...