Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Fill about a sixth of the depth of your raised garden bed with twigs and small branches (under two inches in diameter) that will fill some of the space yet break down and contribute healthy nutrients ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

Soil holds nutrients for plant uptake, holds water and air for metabolic processes, provides habitat for living organisms, and filters impurities. Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the ...

The author’s garden midway through the growing season, full of vegetables and pest-repelling flowers. How long does cardboard take to decompose? Find answers to using a cardboard weed barrier in your ...

Jennifer Garner Shares ‘Nerdy Farm Facts’ About Making Your Own Composted Soil originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. Beloved actress Jennifer Garner often gives fans a peek behind the scenes of ...