Soil & Compost

Healthy soil grows healthy plants. Learn to build it, feed it and turn kitchen scraps into garden gold.

The Best Soil Mix for Raised Beds (and How to Fill One for Less)

A simple recipe of topsoil, compost and aeration, plus a layering trick that cuts the cost of filling a tall bed.

Expert reviewed by the Pherte Soil team

Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, crumbly compost with a simple bin and the right balance of browns and greens.

8 min read

What worm castings are, why they work, and how to use them on seedlings, vegetables and houseplants.

5 min read