Denver will deliver green compost bins to every solid waste customer who wants one by the end of March, city officials said ...

Although you can start throughout the year, choosing to start your heap during particular seasons can aid your composting ...

Rather than let leaves stay on the lawn or send them to the landfill, horticulturist David Trinklein recommends two ways of ...

Skyrocketing prices of chemical fertilisers have cast a shadow of uncertainty over crop harvests and food security in ...

If you’re keeping your compost on the countertop, a good lid will make the difference between a low-maintenance system and a hellscape of funky smells and summertime swarms of fruit flies.

From carving jack-o-lanterns to baking pies, pumpkins are a staple of fall festivities and Halloween. According to the USDA, ...

Milford residents now have an option to compost organic waste — a move city officials hope will help reduce municipal trash ...

Everyone has a role to play in this process, and it starts with having a compost pile and the willingness to get started. Making compost is a fast way of imitating nature’s cycle of life and death.

However, the accelerated process and heat can kill bacteria and microbes that actually help make good compost. For this reason, some electric composters for home use come with bacteria packets ...

Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put your compost ...

Limited flavor variety may require mixing with other flavors to avoid monotony. Where you place your compost bin can make or break your composting success. Look for a spot in your yard that has good ...