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.

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

For years I have been a cheerleader for composting. All those kitchen scraps, all of the debris that’s cleaned out of gardens ...

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural ...

So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season. Maybe you even learned how to make your own DIY compost. But how much compost does your garden soil really need? Composting is one of ...