It’s no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make. Bokashi is a composting method that ...

Compost is almost a jack-of-all-trades, as it fertilizes and improves the soil. But if these effects are absent, the problems ...

A compost chimney is a simple addition to any pile that can speed up the composting process and eliminate slow or smelly ...

Recycling yard debris increases soil organic matter, improves nutrient and water-holding capacity, and feeds soil microbes.

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

Fall is a good time of the year to build your compost pile, as I mentioned in this column two weeks ago. Here is how to go about creating “black gold” for your garden next spring. First of all, the ...

Mayor Adams announced Thursday that the city has expanded its ability to convert food and yard waste into compost by as much as 400% — a key step before his administration expands curbside compost ...

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy. Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you ...

The moment the snow melts and the garden wakes up, the compost pile sometimes delivers a shocking surprise. Instead of the earthy aroma of rich soil, the air suddenly fills with something that ...

BRATTLEBORO — Agrilab Technologies of Enosburg Falls will be building an aeration heat recovery system for the Windham Solid Waste Management District's new composting facility. Brian Jerose, ...