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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Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

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 ...

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If you want to help take care of the planet, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable bags ...

Square? Round? Worm bin? Tumbler? Choosing a compost bin is one of the most important decisions in life. Okay, not really. But choosing the right compost bin is the first step in the journey to ...

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How’s that compost coming? If you’re lucky enough to have a garden of your own, there’s no time to lose. “The answer to so many gardening questions is, typically, ‘compost,’ ” said Daryl Beyers, the ...

Composting can decrease household waste, contribution to landfills, and drastically reduce one’s carbon footprint. Photo by Sergio Nazareth Semerdjian from Pexels. When quarantine started all the way ...