Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product—but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for ...

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood shavings.

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...

Composting is an essential practice for reducing waste and enriching soil, particularly in urban areas where space is limited ...

Start now with this 1 January project and your garden will soon be reaping the benefits... and saving you money ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. While the urban forests of Southern California lack the autumnal glory ...

My previous column was about fall color. The accompanying photo showed my red maple in all its autumn glory. Now, a few weeks later, the tree is bare. As it has grown larger, the load of leaves has ...