Picking ripe tomatoes straight off the vine is one of my favorite pastimes. Nothing compares to the flavors, whether I pop ...

Clay soils gain 23% better drainage capacity when amended with composted cellulose litter, while sandy soils improve water ...

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 ...

A healthy functioning soil is very efficient, so it is also profitable, because neither water or nutrients are wasted and ...

It’s perfect for smaller gardens and is easy to operate. Garden composters create rich, nutrient-filled soil from kitchen scraps and yard waste. The amount of soil produced depends on the ...

Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them with photosynthesis, ...

Gardeners in Ladysmith looking to grow that perfect tomato this season, now have access to nutrient-rich compost soil, due to ...

The Tribune is launching a series of special reports to examine how corn and soybeans made Illinois an agricultural giant and ...

Some of the effects of plants being grown in poor-quality soil include: Stunted growth: Plants may not grow as tall, healthy or produce as many leaves or produce as they would in nutrient-rich soil.