As a first-time composter, I'm on the hunt for the best methods to make my efforts successful. That's why I've been deciding between the layering vs turning compost techniques. Both layering and ...

Or you can just keep a cold compost pile and wait six months to a year for things to break down. For standard backyard composting, stick to egg shells, produce, torn-up paper, and yard waste—no meat.

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Unlock the secrets to successful home composting techniques. This guide provides essential tips and insights to transform waste into nutrient-rich soil easily.

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

LOS ANGELES — Fall is a great time to establish a compost pile, and it’s not hard to get off to a good start. And here’s a confession from a longtime composter: Putting food waste in a separate ...

Composting. It’s kind of like recycling. We all know we should be doing it. It’s not hard, it doesn’t take much effort, but boy is it easy to forget and let good habits slide. Even as a gardener, I’m ...

Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in ...

It takes time and effort to turn yard waste into mulch and compost. It doesn't help when people put trash in their bins. Here's how to help.

Warning Signs Your Compost Is Too Wet And Losing Nutrients. Image source: ShutterstockCompost smells like earth's magic in progress, turning scraps into soil gold. But when things go too far and the ...