A mound of compost with a hoe sticking out and a gardener's boots in the background - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season.

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Early results from farmer-led trials investigating the effects of applying compost tea to crops has found it can boost spring barley yields by up to 50%. Innovative Farmers, part of the Duchy Future ...

Everyone has a slightly different recipe or method for making compost, and it’s perhaps a little trickier than it seems. But get it right and you have an extremely valuable soil amendment that can ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Turn your leaves into rich garden amendment for your plants. If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Composting is one of the simplest ways to give your garden a steady supply of natural nutrients. It turns everyday scraps and yard waste into something your plants will love. If you’re trying to get ...

As more gardeners seek sustainable and organic methods to nourish their plants, compost tea has emerged as a favourite natural fertiliser. This nutrient-rich liquid is easy to make at home, beneficial ...

Farmers always prefer to work on land whose soil is fertile enough and able to supply sufficient nutrients in the right proportions to support good plant growth in order to generate high yields. The ...

Close up of green lawn on a sunny day, with the blue sky, white clouds, and housing structures in the background. - Sachko/Getty Images Dreaming of having that rich, carpet-like lawn you see in home ...