Question: I am constructing raised beds about 30 inches deep. There are two beds, one 10 feet long and the second 20 feet long. I am interested in finding out what soil composition would be best in ...

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Question: I'm wondering how long it takes for leaves to become compost. I noticed when I cleaned my garage gutters this year there was beautiful black compost under the dry leaves. I'm thinking maybe ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: The leaves are coming down, and we would like to use them to start a compost pile. What are some simple basics for making compost? — Mike, Indianapolis Dear Reader: First, you need a ...

Fall is a natural time to layer up, with clothing, comfort food and compost. As you gather up the grass clippings and fall leaves, consider that they don’t always have to be tossed into a special bin, ...

Fall — is it finally arriving? Yum! Fall makes me think of warm comfort food like yummy lasagnas loaded with protein, calcium and nutritious veggies. How about cooking up some great soil for your ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you looking for an easy way to make your garden more sustainable? Look no further than composting! Composting is a simple and eco-friendly way to turn your food scraps and yard ...

I make compost in a pair of circular, plastic bins. Each stands 3 feet tall with an outside diameter of 3 feet. When one fills up with kitchen garbage and the maple leaves I rake every fall and store ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

Cardboard usually leaves the house folded and flattened, bound for a recycling bin. In winter gardens, it has taken on a ...