Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a compost bin or make one using pallets, cinder blocks or chicken wire. Or simply ...

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.

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

Before you toss that sagging jack-o-lantern, learn how this piece of Halloween waste can get a new life as a soil amendment ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

Raised garden beds are an easy way to grow vegetables. Dump good soil in a frame on the ground and plant. But gardening educator Melissa Mundt says if you want a successful summer garden in Tucson, ...

If you don’t have space for a compost bin or a bit nervous about getting the mix right, Hannah has a tip for you. One option is to use the dig-and-drop method. All you need is access to a garden, food ...

Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees discusses options for your gourds before they stink up the place. Here's how you can ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...