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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In one popular online lesson from 4-H, educators present worm composting, turning food waste into usable compost for the garden.

Composting is a great way to make use of kitchen waste like eggshells and coffee grounds, along with yard waste like grass clippings and leaves. In fact, a compost bin or compost pile will help you ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...