Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...

If you want to take better care of the planet, learning how to compost is one of the best things you can do. Along with making the switch to eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

It was his second day on the job at New Mexico State University and David Johnson was handed a project. “It was with the USDA and it was to do something good with dairy manure,” he chuckled and ...

I this video I explain what we do when we run out of our own homemade compost. I also show our composting bay system made from pallets and describe how to use this method to make the best compost.

Compost piles are just beginning to dry out and heat up again. Cold weather and too much water (rainfall) stops the decomposition process. Help restart the decomposition process in your garden waste ...

The very best time of year to begin composting is in the fall, because of the surplus of dried fall leaves and the combination of both fresh and decaying organic materials. To develop a successful ...