Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That cold, sluggish mound looks innocent, but beneath the surface, decomposition ...

Gardening expert, Simon Akeroyd has revealed how to create a small compost heap that can be used to plant vegetables in March ...

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 ...

Q: Every morning we have coffee grounds left after our breakfast coffee. I wondered if it would be a good idea to dump them around my smallish vegetable and raspberry garden rather than throwing them ...

One of the more helpful characteristics of much of our soil on the coast is how well is drains. Most of our substrate is a sandy loam that filters moisture quickly and keeps areas from pooling with ...

For years, my compost bin sat in the corner of the garden like a badge of environmental virtue. I turned it dutifully, ...

Compost is available in Iowa City to improve soil health in your yard or garden.Compost can be used as a soil supplement in ...