Making your own compost (or “black gold”) is a prized skill among home gardeners, who use the nutrient-rich soil additive to boost their outdoor plants as well as their indoor gardens. It might seem ...

Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

Q: I have a jade plant that seems to be doing very well. I've had it for about four months. However, I am finding bugs in the dirt around the base of the plant. What are these light- to medium-brown ...

Ever wonder if your garden’s soil is actually doing better than you give it credit for? Soil health can show up in subtle ...