SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Learn how to build a garden compost system, choose a suitable method, manage greens and browns, control moisture and airflow, and know when it’s ready.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

This spring, I planted six kale plants in a row down the middle of a raised vegetable bed. In a few weeks, three plants on one side were almost twice as big as the others. Growing conditions were the ...

Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. There’s no need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment or a degree in soil ...

Riverside County residents interested in learning and applying techniques about composting in their own backyards can attend a free class and workshop next week in Moreno Valley. The Riverside County ...

Learning how to compost can be a messy process. When done poorly, it invites pests into your home and creates an imbalanced heap of noxious liquids and gases that are tough to neutralize. However, ...