Hot composting occurs when everything in the pile is in balance and there is plenty of water and air to support bacterial ...

Getting your compost ready for winter can feel tricky, especially when the cold slows down the natural breakdown process. If you want to keep your compost pile healthy and productive through those ...

This tool isn't as common in the U.S., but it may catch on as people look for new ways to turn their compost piles. It aerates with the help of metal wings.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are numerous benefits to backyard composting, from waste reduction to improved plant health. While the process is generally simple, ...

MINNEAPOLIS--Heidi Heiland of Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens joined us on KARE 11 News @4 to share easy tips for making your own compost to nourish your gardens while reducing your carbon footprint by as ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

My office is just down the road from the Washington State University composting facility. It processes more than 10,000 pounds of organic waste every month. That’s a lot of compost! I talked about ...

As another growing season winds down, you might be tempted to get out there and “clean up the garden” as so many tipsters advise this time of year. There’s a difference, though, between cleanup and ...

The value of compost in the garden isn’t really up for debate. It’s wonderful stuff that adds fertility, introduces soil life, and improves tilth. Compost is also great at retaining moisture to make ...