You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ...

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell uses free rice hulls from local mills to create nutrient-rich compost, reducing fertilizer needs and building soil health.

Healthy soil is the key to a great garden. As young plants break out of their seeds, they dig their roots deep into the ground looking for nutrients. That’s where composting comes in. Composting is a ...

A small, modular composting system may be just what your small property needs. You don’t need a huge open pile to break down organic materials from your garden. Try this small but mighty DIY compost ...

Home gardeners don’t need to limit their compost piles to grass clippings, vegetable peels, eggshells, and other kitchen scraps. Most organic materials can be composted in an indoor or outdoor compost ...

Removing leaves can be a chore at best and a major frustration at worst, but catering your approach to leaf type will make ...

You don't have to live in the country to be a "composter" but, if you have the extra room that comes with a rural home there's little reason for you not to become a composting connoisseur. Making ...

To ensure you have plenty of room for winter composting, harvest all the finished compost from your compost pile or bin before winter arrives. In the fall, apply this finished compost directly to your ...

Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up. Corks are brown composting material; add ...

As families gather this Thanksgiving, the City of Perrysburg invites residents to compost their holiday leftovers through the ...