Best Composters for Home Gardens: 4 Bins Compared
Four composters from Frame It All and Greenes Fence, from a small worm bin to a three-chamber cedar system, compared by size, material and assembly.
Gardening Basics
Start here if you are new to gardening: choose a site with the right sun and drainage, plan beds and timing for your hardiness zone, prepare soil, make compost and mulch so your garden needs less water and weeding.
Preparing Garden Soil for Planting: A Practical Guide
How to prepare garden soil before planting: checking moisture first, adding organic matter, working clay and sandy soils, and using a soil test.
Planning a Home Garden: Layout, Timing and Records
How to plan a home garden: mapping the space, matching plants to sun and water, planning planting times by region and keeping records year to year.
How to Start a Garden: Site, Soil and First Plantings
How to start a home garden: choosing a sunny site, checking and preparing soil, knowing your hardiness zone and planning your first plantings.
Home Composting: How to Build and Manage a Pile
How to compost at home: what to add and leave out, pile size, turning and moisture, how long it takes, and how to use finished compost in the garden.
Gardening for Beginners: A Practical Starter Guide
How to start a first garden: pick a sunny, well-drained site, test and improve the soil, choose easy crops, plant at the right time and keep the work small.
Mulching the Garden: Materials, Depth and Timing
How to mulch garden beds: choosing wood chips, straw or compost, how deep to apply it, keeping it off stems and trunks, and when to mulch.