Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them with photosynthesis, the process by which plants get energy from the sun. They also need nitrogen ...

Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Compost is a mixture of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Raw organic waste becomes a nutrient-rich soil amendment when properly composted.

Coffee grounds are a fantastic way to add nitrogen to your winter compost. Nitrogen helps generate heat, which is important ...