Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da’ Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. “Professionally, I’m a ...

Lee County ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen and phosphorous from June 1 through Sept. 30 ...

Typically, compost alone cannot provide all the nitrogen your garden needs for the plants to stay healthy and productive, which is especially true in the vegetable garden, says Steil.

The composting process depends on all these factors: carbon to nitrogen ratio, aeration, temperature, and moisture content. The art of small-scale composting is balancing these to achieve a final ...

Nitrogen-Rich Ingredients. Compost piles won’t break down properly if they contain too many carbon-rich items, such as dry leaves, shredded newspaper, and sawdust.

Compost needs nitrogen and carbon, along with oxygen and water to decompose properly. If it rains, you likely don't need to add any water.

Tissue paper is great when you're giving gifts, but it's also pretty great for your garden because this birthday staple is ...

Although human composting is already legal in nearby states like New York, Delaware, and Maryland, none of those states have ...

Compost needs a balanced diet of carbon and nitrogen to break down effectively. Microbes that break down waste need a certain amount of nitrogen for metabolism and growth.