Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Learn how to start composting food waste at home with this simple beginner’s guide. Turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

If you haven’t touched your compost bin or pile all winter, don’t worry, you are not alone. It could be filled with kitchen scraps to the top or left untouched since the fall. Getting a compost pile ...

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Savvy gardeners are always looking for ways to simplify gardening tasks, so it’s no surprise that blender composting has been catching on in a big way. Compared to traditional composting, “composting” ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

Let’s explore what this mistake is, how to fix it, and best practices for maintaining a pest-free compost system. Composting ...

Stinky compost? Here's what's causing the odors and how to make your compost pile smell better. Compost piles that smell bad usually have poor airflow, excess moisture, or an imbalance of ingredients ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When I cogitate on the methods and outcome of home composting, I often think of the title of the classic compost book, “Let it Rot” by Stu Campbell. The book ...