There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard. Compost tea doesn’t whisper its benefits—it delivers them loudly, feeding ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but genuinely buzzing with microscopic energy that can flip tired soil into a thriving ...

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 ...

There are so many nuances to what compost tea is. And certainly, a lot of confusion. This article aims to clarify, teach, and inspire you to learn about compost tea and make it yourself using the ...

Here's how to make compost tea for healthier, more productive plants.

Is it worth brewing up some compost tea or burying a banana peel in your garden to help fertilize your plants?

Making your own compost is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and recycle nutrients for your plants ...

Want free fertilizer? Don't know what to do with fall leaves and hedge clippings? No worries: Metro's Natural Gardening Expert Carl Grimm showed us how to make compost at home, and how it can reduce ...