Clay soil is difficult for many gardeners, since it tends to drain poorly and is difficult for plant roots to penetrate. Here ...

When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before introducing green material.

Compost has a long list of benefits for garden soil, but adding too much is detrimental to both plant health and the environment. Here's what to aim for.

Adding straight compost to your soil, regardless if its sand, clay or gravel, is the best way to improve its water holding capacity, add nutrients and prevent erosion.

Garden specialist David Yost from Merrifield Garden Center shares advice on how to incorporate compost into your garden.

If you have a big garden or soil to improve before installing a lawn, cover crops are an alternative to hauling lots of compost.

Preparing soil key to starting garden Dig down, loosen dirt, add compost for best results Elena Acoba Special To The Arizona Daily Star Feb 21, 2010 ...

Compost and yeast—two completely different things that, surprisingly, work well together. Yeast can aid in the decomposition process of a compost pile. How does one go about this? The post Why You ...

How to select the right soil for your Sonoma County garden Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same.

Ants in your compost aren't always a problem, but infestations can disrupt balance. Learn when to take action and how to ...

While no-dig gardening is still work, it's less work than a traditional gardening. Here's what you should know about the trend.