Mulch can be expensive, but another budget-friendly option may improve soil, support pollinators, and help plants thrive ...

Building nutrients, helping retain water, making habitat for microbes, improving structure to help plants grow… these are all benefits of increasing the organic matter in your garden soil. How can you ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

May is the time to start working on the garden. Sonoma County Gazette file photo. Master Gardeners have a mantra: compost, compost, compost, mulch, mulch, mulch! We emphasize the importance of both ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Nature has a simple and effective process for feeding and enriching the earth. When plants die or drop their leaves, the organic matter decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil. During the winter, ...

Compost tea is a nutrient-rich liquid made from compost and water that enhances soil health and plant growth. Learn how to brew and apply it to your garden.

When Orange County master gardener Bill Brooks lifted the lid of a composting bin, hundreds of red wiggler earthworms burrowed into the soil to hide from the light. “They like the dark,” Brooks said. ...