For compost to break down well, you need a mix of carbon-rich browns and nitrogen-rich greens. Fall leaves provide carbon, ...

Managing drier materials helps prevent your pile from getting too wet and smelly. It also makes starting your compost less of ...

Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees gives a brief overview of how to use the leaves from your yard for compost, instead of ...

Learn how to use coffee grounds, tea leaves, and kitchen waste to naturally grow healthier plants! Find simple DIY techniques ...

There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Michigan communities are getting creative as they encourage residents to compost pumpkins instead of sending them to ...