Soil & Compost

Composting at home begins with a manageable collection of suitable materials, a convenient place to put them, and a routine for checking moisture and airflow. You can start with a simple backyard bin or pile and improve your approach as you learn. The goal is to turn selected kitchen scraps and garden materials into finished … Read more

Improving vegetable garden soil begins with understanding what is already there. Before buying compost, fertilizer, lime, or other amendments, assess the site and collect information that helps you choose a useful response. A laboratory soil test can provide a baseline for fertility decisions. Your observations add another part of the picture: where water collects, where … Read more