Composting is one of the simplest ways to give your garden a steady supply of natural nutrients. It turns everyday scraps and yard waste into something your plants will love. If you’re trying to ...

Learning how to compost can add nutrients to your soil and help reduce waste around your house. Here's what you need to get started this spring.

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, ...

Composting is an easy way to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into something useful. Instead of tossing organic material in the trash, you can recycle it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment ...

Ever have the urge to compost those food scraps after a meal but believe it isn't practical in a studio apartment? Irene Pena, a master gardener at Proyecto Jardin in Los Angeles, Calif. is here to ...

“If the levels of carbon and nitrogen are off, the compost can burn plants or just fail to nourish them properly,” she says, giving tips for those learning how to compost at home.