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 ...

'Yes! I am doing this in my garden,' said one person.

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

A well-managed pile reaches 130 to 160°F in the active phase. Hot composting at those temperatures kills most weed seeds and pathogens.

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, ...

Learn how to build a garden compost system, choose a suitable method, manage greens and browns, control moisture and airflow, and know when it’s ready.

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible. You can easily start composting in small spaces like apartments or balconies using simple ...

Fast compost is achieved by feeding the pile a balance of nitrogen (greens) and carbon (browns) and turning regularly. This can include carbon rich leaf mulch and nitrogen rich food scraps. When ...

Lack of outdoor space shouldn’t stop you from composting. Here’s how to get started. Composting helps reduce methane emissions by turning food scraps and other waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer ...