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 ...

A mound of compost with a hoe sticking out and a gardener's boots in the background - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season.

Every fall, as vibrant leaves blanket the ground, homeowners start their annual raking routine. This year, instead of throwing your leaves away, consider adding them to your compost pile. While it may ...

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 ...

Now that your garden is growing during the summer season, let’s start planning what you can do with the leftover produce you’re going to be harvesting. Composting is an easy way to re-use those fallen ...

Many gardeners add compost to their landscape or vegetable beds as fertilizer. Compost is organic matter that contains the macro nutrients needed by the plant. Inorganic fertilizers provide plants ...

Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

Composting is a gift, for both you and the planet. It saves money you'd spend buying compost and it adds organic material to the soil, giving your garden a healthy base for plants to thrive. Research ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

Composting is a brilliant way to recycle household waste and turn it into something nutritious for your yard without spending a dime. But as good as this sounds, there are many things that you should ...