Here are some effective ways to add nitrogen to soil quickly and naturally: Organic Matter: Incorporating organic matter into the soil is one of the best ways to boost nitrogen levels. Compost ...

Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and water are essential for composting. Turning the pile is required to include oxygen. The bad ...

You might also find it useful to place pest-repellent plants near your compost bin to add an extra layer of security. 2. Get ...

Compost needs brown and green materials to work effectively. Despite their appearance, coffee grounds are considered “green”—that is, they add nitrogen. Oster aims for a 50-50 mix of green ...

Rather than let leaves stay on the lawn or send them to the landfill, horticulturist David Trinklein recommends two ways of ...

Green materials include kitchen scraps and coffee grounds, animal manures (not from dogs or cats) and fresh plant and grass trimmings, which add nitrogen. Start building your compost pile by ...

Composting is excellent for your garden's health, and when creating a compost bin, balance is key. Here's why you should ...

The basic requirements for composting are air, moisture, carbon, nitrogen, heat ... Dampen as you add material. Wait. To ...

adding vital nutrients, and improving drainage. In turn, you'll enjoy healthier spring plants. Healthy compost requires a balance of "greens" to provide nitrogen and "browns" to provide carbon.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...