Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can enhance your plant growth, soil structure, water retention, and biodiversity.

Even at this point, the compost may still be giving off ammonia or have a high carbon/nitrogen ratio that would cause plant growing problems if used as a soil amendment. One simple test is to show if ...

You can buy compost by the bag at garden centers, but if your garden is large, buying enough to support it might lead to ...

The key to a bountiful harvest lies in providing your garden with the right nutrients and structure through soil amendments. From compost to vermiculite, there are countless options available, but ...

Making and using compost to improve soil health has become a central part of the route Ken Hill Farm & Estate, near ...

Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put your compost ...

Turn your leaves into rich garden amendment for your plants. If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on ...

Composting is a natural process where organic materials decompose and are recycled into a dark, crumbly, earthy smelling soil conditioner known as "compost". Compost improves soil structure and ...

Vermicomposting uses various species of worms, typically red wigglers, to decompose organic waste such as food scraps.

Policy tools to advance community-based, local composting. The primary goal of our Composting for Community Initiative is to support and grow diversified local composting capacity that rises to meet ...

Stay tuned for event details in 2025. If you're a Calgary resident looking to save on soil amendments and fertilizers this spring, the City has you covered. The complimentary compost available to ...