For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and horse manure were the most readily available options. However, with the ...

As well as being odourless and rich in nutrients, goat manure contributes to plants’ maximum growth. In addition, the manure absorbs more nitrogen by accumulating urine in goat droppings, making it a ...

Plants thrive on nutrients that are right there in your kitchen. You can convert the pile of garbage in your home into compost manure for your backyard garden. Some gardeners call it ‘black gold’ ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...

“When we harvest, trim, or clean up organic debris from the garden we are removing nutrients that have been pulled from the soil system,” explains Shannie McCabe, horticulturist and agriculture ...

Composting is an affordable and easy way to deliver much-needed nutrients to your garden beds, borders and potted plants while reducing garden and household waste. Many pre-made compost products are ...

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood shavings.

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...