"Making It" provides readers with all the tools they need to live a frugal, homemade lifestyle. With step-by-step instructions for a wide range of projects — from growing food in an apartment and ...

I this video I explain what we do when we run out of our own homemade compost. I also show our composting bay system made from pallets and describe how to use this method to make the best compost.

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Composting is a wonderful hobby to take on as a gardener. Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your plants, it's also rewarding to watch waste be repurposed into something ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. What are some inexpensive options that are effective? — Sylvia W. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take ...

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...