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

Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

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

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 ...

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

Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of ...

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 ...

Making your own compost (or “black gold”) is a prized skill among home gardeners, who use the nutrient-rich soil additive to boost their outdoor plants as well as their indoor gardens. It might seem ...

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Since the composting program at LaPerche started, the school has diverted about 15 tons of food from the landfill. Students ...