There are many natural products you may mindlessly toss in the garbage that could actually feed your compost pile and reduce ...

In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios ...

If you're making your own compost, this kitchen scrap is an excellent addition to the pile, adding carbon while helping other ...

Composting doesn't have to be a fancy, complicated science experiment. Imagine transforming your leftover coffee grounds, vegetable peels, and even yard trimmings into rich, black gold for your garden ...

The only place it’s hard to compost is an apartment. So declares Jackie Trimble of Washington State University Master Gardeners. She highly recommends the do-it-yourself approach of getting food ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green ...

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. Build a 4-bay composter that’s compact ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

There are plenty of components that can benefit compost, and one of the most useful might already actually be sitting around ...

Toilet paper tubes can add some extra heft to your backyard compost heap, but there is one bathroom staple that offers even more bonus nutrients.