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

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

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Before you toss that sagging jack-o-lantern, learn how this piece of Halloween waste can get a new life as a soil amendment in next year's spring garden.

If you have a vegetable garden, you might have tried composting. But if you're like me, you may have ended up with a slimy ...

You can rake autumn's leaves into a heap for pickup, or you can run the lawn mower over them and turn them into mulch. But even better, you can use them (preferably shredded) to efficiently create ...

Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell uses free rice hulls from local mills to create nutrient-rich compost, reducing fertilizer ...

A June 10 article in the Home section misstated the amount of green space lost to development each day in the Washington region. The figure is 28 to 43 acres. (Published 6/11/04) Anyone who thinks ...