With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

When I saw an advertisement about Martha Stewart being a dirt nerd, I recalled a column I did a number of years ago. I had met someone who made a business out of making compost. Then I looked at my ...

Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

A few weeks ago, we were talking about using a compost tea for planting your plants. But, you can actually use compost tea to fertilize your plants all summer long. Compost has many benefits for ...

Grab a large bucket that will allow you plenty of extra space to stir and mix the contents without making a mess. Fill it with three gallons of water. You may use rainwater or, if using regular tap ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Four thousand years ago the Egyptians were making compost tea which simply extracts nutrients from compost and puts it in a liquid form. This method is easier to apply to the soil and the plants. A ...

You’re seven days away from the best fertilizer your plants can get. This goes for flowers, vegetables, fruit... anything! In a container or right in the ground... absolutely everything! It’s compost ...

Feeding your lawn beneficial nutrients helps the grass grow thick and lush. You can make your own lawn fertilizer at home to improve your lawn's health. The lawn fertilizer you can make from common ...