Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...

Composting is the cheapest and best method of getting organic matter into your garden soil but it's really important to choose a method that best suits your situation. What most gardeners might ...

Homemade compost is a vital ingredient of any sustainable garden, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to making it. There are several types of composting worth exploring – each with its own ...

Composting is part of Josh’s life routine; he loves it so much he has both hot and cold composts on the go with multiple versions of each. He helps explain which method’s right for you. Cold compost ...

Composting is a good practice for all gardeners who have the space for it. The good thing is you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want, and unless you choose to buy a composter, it can ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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 ...

They carefully measured each ingredient, finely chopping the materials before adding them to the pile. Ron Spendal, of Hillsboro, and his team were determined to win the contest. The task: to see ...