Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

Have you ever taken a walk in the woods, noticed how rich the soil is and wonder why there is so much topsoil when your yard has none? Nature has been composting organic materials for eons. Organic ...

Rows of compost the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Site 1 in southwest Cedar Rapids is seen from the top of Mount Trashmore on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. A new topsoil rule is under ...

Composting is an affordable and easy way to deliver much-needed nutrients to your garden beds, borders and potted plants ...

Have you gotten into gardening recently and want to learn how to make your own compost? Compost is a great resource for home gardens because it puts minerals back in the soil for peak production of ...

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 ...

Although natural wine corks are fully compostable, cork is naturally water-resistant. This trait makes corks handy for stopping bottles, but it also means they take a while to break down into compost.

The process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid, making compost tea is easy enough for any home gardener. The most rewarding part of gardening is ...

There are two basic ways to compost outdoors, a static bin (like the one my colleague David Priest made himself) or a compost tumbler. There are infinite ways to make a static bin (plop down a bucket ...