Soil and compost
How to start a compost pile that doesn't smell
A smelly compost heap is almost always too wet and too short of air. Balance your greens and browns, turn it now and then, and the smell problem solves itself.
Soil and compost
Good gardens start under the surface. How to read your soil, improve it over time, and turn kitchen and garden waste into compost that plants respond to.
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Soil and compost
Understand your soil before you plant anything
Before you spend money on plants, spend ten minutes on your soil. A simple jar test shows whether you are working with sand, clay, or something in between, and that changes everything.