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

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 ...

Pallets can be particularly frustrating household waste. If you've ever had a large appliance like a fridge or hot tub delivered on pallets, you'll know that it can be tricky to get rid of them, and ...

The key to creating good compost is to think like a microbe, Costa says; like us, they need air, water and food. Get that right, and the local microorganisms and insects will soon transform your ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

JANE EDMANSON: Compost. What a delicious thing for your garden. It is the cornerstone of all healthy soils. But sometimes, it's not as easy making compost as it should be. So for any problems you ...

Putting the wrong items in your compost bin can not only lead to the items not being able to decompose and contamination of the entire pile, but it can also attract pests to your garden, claimed ...

Spread your leaf mould throughout your beds and borders as you would mulch or compost, and add some into the potting mix in ...