Gardeners love compost for good reason—it turns scraps into rich, black gold that fuels vibrant growth. But here’s the twist: even the best compost can backfire if it goes into the soil at the wrong ...

A study finds that “preparing” biochar through composting can make it far more effective for improving soil fertility and boosting plant growth. Biochar, a carbon-rich material made by heating biomass ...

When gardening, many beginners find themselves confused about choosing the proper soil for their purposes. Compost, potting ...

Creating high-quality compost for your garden can be a delicate balancing act. If you need to give your compost pile a boost, ...

Cilantro, like many plants (and especially herbs), thrives when you add this one specific thing to the soil, not only for ...

Flickr Most gardeners judge their compost by smell or texture. Color, though, tends to be an afterthought. That’s a missed ...

IN THIS WEEK’S GREEN WE ARE AT BEDFORD FIELDS. I’M WITH SEAN O’BRIEN WITH UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, WE’RE HERE TO TALK ABOUT COMPOSTING TODAY. AND IT’S THE WINTER. IT’S COLD. IT’S SNOWY. CAN I ...

One of the keys to successful gardening is starting with good soil. Good drainage, proper irrigation, adequate sunlight and healthy plants are also keys to successful gardening, but it really ...