Winter compost doesn't generate enough heat to remove contaminants. Don't add animal waste and chemically treated grasses and weeds to winter compost. Keep winter compost going by layering basic green ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Soil organic matter has long been known to benefit farmers. The carbon in this organic matter acts as a food source for soil microbes, which then provide other nutrients to the crops grown. Microbes, ...

Compost is spread on a research field. (Photo: UC Davis) A new study finds animal compost may prevent harmful microorganisms from surviving in farm fields. The research, published today in the Journal ...

The holidays are fast approaching, and so a young man’s thoughts turn to … compost! Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will discuss whether it’s a good idea to cover your pile over the winter ...

LARAMIE — A long-term experiment by the University of Wyoming near Lingle is studying if dry-land wheat farmers can become organically certified through use of compost and cover crops to improve soil ...

Don't let the cold deter you from keeping your pile alive. Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all ...

If you've ever seen a gardener tucking their soil under a blanket of mulch, straw, or compost, you might wonder—what's with the dirt blanket? Turns out, it's not just about keeping things tidy or weed ...

Spring has sprung, and your e-mails reflect an interest in soil conditioning, planting and flowers. QWe have a new house on about an acre. I'd like to aerate the lawn this spring. How do I get the ...

Soil organic matter has long been known to benefit farmers. The carbon in this organic matter acts as a food source for soil microbes, which then provide other nutrients to the crops grown. Microbes, ...