There are factors to consider in terms of both the compost and mulch you choose, but the overarching message is the same: It’s time to figure out where your compost and mulch is going to come from.

Compost and manure are some of the best things you can add to the soil in your vegetable garden. Adding them provides both organic matter and nutrients to the soil.

Consider composting livestock manure and dead animals Management of compost is key to making sure it doesn't contaminate ground water and is an effective fertilizer.

Leaf compost or a 50-50 blend of food/yard compost have a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium that is closer to that required by vegetables than manure or straight food compost, he said.

Their results showed that amended soils treated with manure or compost had much more total bacteria than untreated soils, but not necessarily more harmful bacteria or antibiotic-resistant strains.

While usually considered a safe and free way to compost and fertilize your garden, health threats from H5N1 and Histoplasmosis mean you should take extreme care handling animal manure right now.

Farmyard manure is an organic fertilizer that can help with plant growth. But there are some things to consider before putting it in your garden.

You can support our state’s dairy farmers by purchasing locally-produced dairy products, adding some composted manure to your garden, and – of course – waving to the tractor drivers.

Research suggests that, in some cases, boosting urban soil health with compost and treated manure may reduce the amount of pathogenic and anti-biotic resistant bacteria.

New research from the University of Maryland suggests that, in some cases, boosting urban soil health with compost and treated manure may reduce the amount of pathogenic and anti-biotic resistant ...