CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

For a few extra bucks, you can give your newly purchased plants the tools to succeed for years to come. It pains me to see customers spending hundreds of dollars on new plants and simultaneously ...

There are many benefits of using compost in your garden, planting beds, and your lawn, and fall can be the perfect time to start a compost pile while you are cleaning up the garden and removing leaves ...

When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.

Home composting is a more affordable long-term solution than buying fertilizer. Compost uses free materials, while fertilizer requires repeat purchases. Composting also improves soil health, reduces ...

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Black gold! Yes, adding compost to your garden is like adding black gold into your garden beds. It is the closest thing to ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Areas covered in turfgrass are often plagued with poor soil quality due to natural conditions (naturally sandy, low organic matter soils) or soil disturbance. Poor soil quality is especially common in ...

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