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 ...

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, ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...

Composting is a great option for minimizing waste and putting it to good use by turning food scraps and other organic matter into free fertilizer for your garden. (Nearly half of all garbage collected ...

Spring is just around the corner and with it will come lawn care and thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, ...

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Pennsylvania’s early-spring soil is typically wet from thawing, snow melt, and late-winter/early-spring rains, foiling eager gardener plans to get out there and get ...