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Compost is a fantastic way to give your plants a nutritional boost. And although maintaining a batch is second nature to some gardeners during the growing season, most take a break in winter. But ...

Composting is a process of recycling organic materials so they can improve the soil. And it’s a great way to reduce the amount of trash going into landfills. Find out how composting works and how you ...

Got some leftover materials from your yard or kitchen? It’s time to turn them into something that will help your garden! Instead of throwing out food scraps or fallen leaves, you can turn them into ...

Compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores, a new study has found. In the study, which was lead author Jennifer Shelton's Ph.D. thesis, she and her ...

Of all the tools, sprays, apps, and assorted growing accessories that gardeners use to grow a decent plant, the best predictor of garden success is arguably the compost pile. Show me a yard with a ...

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Small changes in pH levels can affect how well plants are able to reproduce and take up nutrients. These changes can also alter how exposed they are to soluble pollutants such as aluminum. Some plants ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Having some mold in your compost is ...