Compost has a long list of benefits for garden soil, but adding too much is detrimental to both plant health and the ...

Cornstalks, pumpkin vines, and other bulky plant debris left over from the gardening season can be tossed into compost piles as long as they are free of disease, pests, and weed seeds. Watermelon ...

Sep. 1—The sustainability division of the city's Public Works Department is offering free composting bins to community gardens. To be eligible, the gardens must be run by non-profit ...

Mulch vs compost – what is the difference? Like many gardeners, I turn to both mulch and compost to get a healthy garden and as part of my no-dig gardening regime.

To turn the trees’ bounty of autumn leaves into rich, useful compost for your garden, you’re probably going to need a bin. “A compost bin is neater than an open pile and generally more ...

Selecting a suitable compost bin is essential for efficient composting. You can either go for a simple open pile or invest in a commercial bin (depending on your space and needs). Make sure the bin ...

In this video, we give you the answers to 5 commonly asked composting questions on how to make compost for the garden at home ...

Learning how to compost can add nutrients to your soil and help reduce waste around your house. Here's what you need to get started this spring.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, turns food waste into worm castings that are great for garden soil. Here's how to start worm composting at home.

Do you compost? For years I have tried to. I have built several rudimentary compost bins. My first one was built out of chicken wire and fence posts. It was huge. I remember dumping dozens of bags ...

While composting provides soil amendments for landscaping and gardens, its benefits extend beyond local residents’ yards.