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 ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Applying compost tea can be done through watering cans or spray bottles, depending on your plants' needs. For soil ...

Compost tea is the process of extracting liquid from solid compost material. Feed your plants with compost tea every couple of weeks for the best results. Schedule compost tea feeding on watering days ...

When I saw an advertisement about Martha Stewart being a dirt nerd, I recalled a column I did a number of years ago. I had met someone who made a business out of making compost. Then I looked at my ...

Q: What is a good recipe for compost tea? What is the best ways to use it? Answer: Compost tea is a liquid extract of compost that contains plant growth compounds and beneficial microorganisms. It is ...

Learn how to build a garden compost system, choose a suitable method, manage greens and browns, control moisture and airflow, and know when it’s ready.