Summary: This limited study indicated that a slight deposition of metals (Copper and Manganese) may have occurred in one agricultural field, but the increases measured in the surface samples were ...

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 ...

Compost analysis tests and soil tests are essential tools for understanding the composition and health of growing mediums, but they serve different purposes and provide distinct insights. Whether ...

soil scientist Dr Susan Orgil explain the science of soil health how the microbial and chemical processes in compost make it a powerful tool. Learn how compost helps: improve soil carbon and structure ...

Fruits, vegetables, or flowers – it does not matter; great-quality soil will determine the success of your garden. One of the best ways to achieve that is – composting. By composting you will not only ...

The easiest way to do this is to add compost to your beds and work it into the top few inches of the soil. Compost acts like a sponge that provides decaying organic material to the billions of ...

Leaves are full of nutrients that will benefit your flowers, shrubs, and trees and are good for the soil. Composting creates a closed-loop system by keeping and putting back rich-nutrients into ...

If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the curb, may we suggest composting them. Leaves are full of ...

Compost is a hot commodity these days. A nutrient-rich organic soil amendment, the so-called black gold—named for its dark color—is growing in popularity as Millenials discover the joy of ...

New research from the University of Georgia reveals that commercial gardening products like soil, compost, and flower bulbs harbor high levels of multidrug-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus ...

Heap of organic compost ground isolated One big brown heap of organic compost in side view isolated illustration, fertile soil for growing garden crops, composting process of fallen leaves, ...

The most important thing you can do for any garden is to build quality soil. A good soil foundation will produce healthy root systems which means healthy plants. Healthy soil produces healthy ...