Homemade compost adds nitrogen and other nutrients to soils. It improves tilth and contributes to microbial action that greatly enhances plant health. No wonder throwing good stuff from the kitchen ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you looking for an easy way to make your garden more sustainable? Look no further than composting! Composting is a simple and eco-friendly way to turn your food scraps and yard ...

Bokashi composting allows you to compost much more waste generated in your home which ordinarily, would not be suitable for the compost heap. It is a composting method which uses anaerobic bacteria ...

Composting is a great way to keep food scraps and plant clippings out of the landfill, while creating a valuable garden resource for free. However, getting the process right is a bit of a science and ...

Composting is an affordable and easy way to deliver much-needed nutrients to your garden beds, borders and potted plants ...

Sami Grover is a writer and self-described “environmental do-gooder,” now advising community organizations. From taking my compost with me when I moved house, to composting the waste produced by the ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Don't toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them to compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these ...

Truly messing up your compost is hard to do. Throw organic matter in a pile outdoors and it will break down eventually, even if you never look at it again. "There’s no right way to compost," says Rick ...

Although composting is a rewarding thing to do as a gardener, many novices are a little nervous to get started because it's a bit of a science and can be a messy, smelly addition to the yard. However, ...