In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

To make compost, start by gathering some materials (leaves, grass clippings, vegetable waste, and even shredded paper: just make sure you don't use glossy paper), place them in a compost pile (or ...

Turn the Pile Household scraps turn in to compost with the help of carbon and nitrogen-loving microorganisms. To help them do their job, you need to regularly turn over your compost.

You can build a freestanding compost pile or create an aerated compost enclosure using chicken wire, snow fence, wooden pallets, or lumber.

A simple heap works fine, but a bin will contain the compost and keep it presentable. Make sure your bin is well-ventilated so the composting organisms can get oxygen.

A compost pile can be a fun project for the whole family to work on. Using the compost you create can beautify your yard, as you make your household more sustainable.

Called "continuous" because you add material to the pile all the time, this method generates compost a bit slower, usually only offering compost from the bottom of the pile a few times a year.

When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before introducing green material.