"Turn it a few times a month, and before you know it, you're going to have this beautiful compost to use," the creator said.

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I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

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MAKING compost is like baking a cake, use the right ingredients and mix them up in the right way and you’ll get a product that is rich, dark and crumbly. The position of your compost bin is important ...

Composting is an easy way to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into something useful. Instead of tossing organic material in the trash, you can recycle it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment ...

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 ...

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TINO: Can I use compost instead of potting mix in containers? Yes, BUT potting mix has been designed for certain qualities - good amounts of air, good drainage, stable pH and good water and ...

Q: If I make my own compost, can I use it instead of commercial fertilizers for grass, plants, trees and shrubs? A: Yes, you can. But please be aware that homemade compost is not consistent in ...