Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...

Patrice Hanlon answers your gardening questions every other week. DEAR GARDEN COACH: I was at the nursery and noticed different products to help plants retain moisture. Some are worked into the soil, ...

Q: I recently moved into a new house and I wanted to plant flower and vegetable gardens. Unfortunately my plants are not thriving as well as I would like them to. What can I do to better prepare my ...

In vermicomposters like the Bionicraft (pictured), worms turn your fruit and vegetable scraps into high-quality fertilizer, but they generally aren’t big fans of meats and oily leftovers. Composting ...

Compost is by far one of the best ingredients to improve soils and keep plant roots healthy throughout the yard and garden. Most of the trees in the world are never fertilized. Take a walk in the ...

Vic and I are sold on composting. We got our first composter many years ago, and added another one a couple of years later. Consequently, we’ve kept a lot of food waste from going to the sewage ...

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural enhancers," or "miracle amendments." They promise bigger blooms, healthier ...

Composting is easier than you think, and the finished compost is an excellent soil amendment to improve the growth and health of your garden or landscape plants. But still, sometimes things can go ...

Even in the garden, “waste not, want not” is good advice. To keep useful nutrients and organic matter in your yard and put them to work, make compost from your yard waste. “Compost is basically just ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Raking up fallen leaves can be a fun fall activity or a challenging chore. While most homeowners rake leaves for curbside disposal, many are turning to composting, a simple and ...