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

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

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

You could put those apple cores and teabags in the kitchen garbage and send them to a landfill - but why do that when there's a greener (and less guilt-inducing) option? Building a compost heap in ...

Composting is an affordable and easy way to deliver much-needed nutrients to your garden beds, borders and potted plants while reducing garden and household waste. Many pre-made compost products are ...

I love composting. I know, organic decay isn’t a turn on for everyone, but it does have the potential, and for good reason. Organic items — things you can compost and turn into soil — make up 40 per ...

Compost making requires a degree of strategy, using the right mix of ingredients and avoiding certain foodstuffs that can act as a magnet for rats. More often than not, our compost heaps at home can ...

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and horse manure were the most readily available options. However, with the ...