Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also ...

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 ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

In a smaller bin, the compost won’t generate enough heat to break down quickly. Larger, the compost becomes difficult to turn. Time: Composting needs at least 30 days.

When I cogitate on the methods and outcome of home composting, I often think of the title of the classic compost book, “Let it Rot” by Stu Campbell. The book was first published in 1975 (the same year ...

Used coffee grounds and tea leaves enrich compost with nitrogen. Just make sure tea bags are compostable. Add coffee grounds ...

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost system at home.

Fertilizers are great for improving your lawn's health, and you can make your very own mixture at home using common food scraps in your kitchen.