Spring is just around the corner and with it will come lawn care and thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, ...

I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

Ever felt like your compost pile just isn’t working as well as you hoped? Plenty of people dive in with good intentions, only ...

Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green materials to help your garden flourish.

MAKING compost is like baking a cake, use the right ingredients and mix them up in the right way and you’ll get a product that is rich, dark and crumbly. The position of your compost bin is important ...

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 ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...

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, ...