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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever looked at your yard in autumn and wondered what to do with all those leaves, you’re not alone. Fall brings a unique chance to kick off a compost pile that’s both practical and ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

Learn simple, practical steps to start composting at home and turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden soil, boosting plant health and reducing waste.

Turn your trash into the ultimate fertilizer for your plants.

Composting is a great way to make rich soil and mulch for the yard and flower beds, and to surround new saplings to keep weeds at bay. Grass clippings, vegetable peels, coffee grounds and eggshells ...

If you're starting a compost pile this spring, we salute you. Your garden and the planet at large also appreciate the recycling practice. Composting has a smelly side so be prepared and try not to let ...