A funny thing about composting is that it is so tied to gardening that many folks tend to forget that it’s a year-round activity. We create organic waste in the winter just as we do in summer, and ...

Hot composting occurs when everything in the pile is in balance and there is plenty of water and air to support bacterial ...

Autumn gives you almost everything you need to start a compost heap for free. Fallen leaves, spent vegetable plants, grass ...

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 ...

Your compost pile will be a mix of “browns” and “greens”. Together, with water and air, these materials will decompose and transform into a soil amendment. ISTOCK PHOTO Your compost pile will be a mix ...

Leave grass clippings on the lawn -If you mow frequently enough (one of the best ways to improve lawn health is to mow frequently), the clippings will just sift into the lawn. They also provide a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are numerous benefits to backyard composting, from waste reduction to improved plant health. While the process is generally simple, ...

This tool isn't as common in the U.S., but it may catch on as people look for new ways to turn their compost piles. It aerates with the help of metal wings.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...