Back to the Roots, America’s fastest growing organic gardening company, announced today the nationwide launch of its new Organic Mushroom Compost, now available exclusively at The Home Depot stores ...

Back to the Roots, the nation’s fastest growing organic gardening company, today announced a massive expansion of its organic soils program at The Home Depot , significantly increasing the ...

Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

Since biblical times, farmers have utilized crop residues and animal manure to build soil and enhance crop production. Before the agricultural revolution in the mid-20th century, farming was ...

Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. He plants nitrogen-rich legumes and other perennial cover crops amongst ...

Autumn brings cold weather, fallen leaves, and yard work. While raking up leaves consider using them for next year’s vegetables. Is leaf compost good for vegetable gardens? It’s some of the most ...

Healthy soil builds the foundation of every thriving garden, yet most households toss away powerful soil boosters every single day. Banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, vegetable scraps, and even ...

Learn how compost tea can effectively combat pests and diseases while enhancing plant productivity. This video explores the benefits of compost tea, a nutrient-rich brew made with beneficial bacteria ...

Struggling plants often point to problems underground ...

Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That cold, sluggish mound looks innocent, but beneath the surface, decomposition ...

For years, my compost bin sat in the corner of the garden like a badge of environmental virtue. I turned it dutifully, separated my kitchen scraps, and felt quietly superior at the recycling center.