Flowers and saplings may find tea refreshing. Compost tea, that is. These teas are made from compost "brewed" for at least 24 hours with all-natural ingredients that boost growth of beneficial ...

Make mine aerobic compost tea. That's the latest request in organic-gardening circles. Compost tea is great. It's full of beneficial microbes and soluble nutrients. But research shows aerobic compost ...

Grab a large bucket that will allow you plenty of extra space to stir and mix the contents without making a mess. Fill it with three gallons of water. You may use rainwater or, if using regular tap ...

Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

Compost in any form is about the best fertilizer to feed growing plants. Using finished compost made into tea is the perfect liquid fertilizer for vegetable and flower gardens. It’s particularly good ...

With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

Feel free to use sweetgum balls as mulch.(Howard Garrett) The leaves of pansies such as ‘Frosty Blue’ are edible.(Dallas Arboretum) Feel free to use sweetgum balls as mulch.(Howard Garrett) Answer: It ...

The trash can might hold the most valuable gardening supplies in the house. Coffee grounds, eggshells, vegetable peels, and even fallen leaves can transform tired soil into a thriving ecosystem that ...