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.

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Learn how to build a compact compost bin using a recycled water tank! This easy DIY project helps you reduce waste, recycle materials, and create nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Perfect for ...

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Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

This spring, I planted six kale plants in a row down the middle of a raised vegetable bed. In a few weeks, three plants on one side were almost twice as big as the others. Growing conditions were the ...

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If you compost at home, keep these things away from your bin ...