Soil & Composting

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• Can I compost weeds, and which ones should I avoid?

  I’m pulling lots of weeds from the garden. Can they go into compost, or am I just making next season’s problem worse?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• What are the signs of healthy soil biology?

  How can I tell whether my soil biology is healthy or improving, without sending samples to a lab?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• When should I use compost, worm castings, or manure?

  I hear people talk about compost, worm castings, and manure almost interchangeably. When should I use each one?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• How much mulch is too much, and what kinds work best?

  Everyone says to mulch, but how much is actually helpful? Can too much mulch cause problems, and what kinds tend to work best?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• How do I know if my soil needs lime?

  A lot of people say our local soils need lime. How do I know whether that’s actually true for my garden?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• What’s the fastest way to make good compost at home?

  My compost either sits there doing nothing or turns into a slimy mess. What actually makes compost work well?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• Is biochar worth using in the home garden?

  People talk about biochar like it’s a miracle input. Is it actually useful in a home garden, and how should it be applied?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• How do I improve heavy clay soil without buying in truckloads of compost?

  Our soil is heavy clay and gets sticky when wet and hard when dry. What’s the best way to improve it over time without spending a fortune on imported compost?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026