Grow healthier plants and reduce food waste by starting a compost pile. Learn what to compost, what to avoid, and the simple tools you’ll need.

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green ...

If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the curb, may we suggest composting them. Leaves are full of ...

As another growing season winds down, you might be tempted to get out there and “clean up the garden” as so many tipsters advise this time of year. There’s a difference, though, between cleanup and ...

If you have a pile of old egg cartons, why not use them for your garden? It's a great way to take advantage of materials you have on hand instead of letting them go to waste. You can reuse egg cartons ...