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Local farmers are turning to an inexpensive, locally sourced soil amendment as the conflict with Iran keeps upward pressure on imported fertilizer prices. People in the business say compost created ...

You don't have a black thumb. Your soil is broken. 60% of plant health problems trace to soil mistakes most gardeners never ...

Making and using compost has long been a mainstay of good gardening practices. With a newfound appreciation of biological health that starts with the soil, compost tea is another tool ...

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 ...

There are many benefits of using compost in your garden, planting beds, and your lawn, and fall can be the perfect time to start a compost pile while you are cleaning up the garden and removing leaves ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but ...

Compost is a great way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to the soil what ...

Find out what biochar is and how to use it to improve your garden soil.

Every gardener wants the best soil for their garden. How do you know if your soil is "good"? What do you add to make it good? When you go to a plant nursery or the gardening section of a big box store ...

Let's compare the qualities and uses of two common gardening products: topsoil versus garden soil. We'll explain the differences between topsoil and garden soil, when to use them, and how to make your ...