SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Building a Compost Bin and tree identification and treatment for emerald ash borer. We'll be putting together a compost bin and helping you to identify which trees need to be treated for emerald ash ...

If you love gardening, why not make your own compost? Not only is it really simple to do, it’s also a great way to put your kitchen scraps and yard waste to good use while super-charging your garden’s ...

Beginning composting? Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham recommends using a bin to ensure a successful compost pile. “A number of things are needed for building a compost pile, ...

Dear James: I am not very handy with tools, but my daughter wants me to build a compost bin for our yard. I would like to build a simple one, but I want it to be effective. What do you suggest? -- ...

Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

Simple compost bins made of pallets allow old compost to age, and new materials to be added, which in turn will envigorate plants. Credit: HENRY HOMEYER photos / For the Monitor Sign up for the ...

Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment or a degree in soil ...