Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

What do you need to start home composting? Are you interested in composting at home but not sure where to begin? Composting is incredibly simple and requires just a little planning and some small ...

Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

Whether you want “black gold” to feed your garden or you simply don’t want your kitchen scraps to end up in the landfill, the best composters make it easy to create nutrient-rich fertilizer using ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...