For compost to break down well, you need a mix of carbon-rich browns and nitrogen-rich greens. Fall leaves provide carbon, ...

Managing drier materials helps prevent your pile from getting too wet and smelly. It also makes starting your compost less of ...

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

There are so many benefits to having your own compost pile. But unpleasant odors are a surefire way to discourage composters from continuing (and the neighbors don’t tend to love it, either!). Whether ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

Making your own compost (or “black gold”) is a prized skill among home gardeners, who use the nutrient-rich soil additive to boost their outdoor plants as well as their indoor gardens. It might seem ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of ...

Compost is a vital part of any good garden, providing nutrient-rich fertilizer from household waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill. However, there are four different types of composter out ...

Pumpkins in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas. There are several places in the Triangle to drop ...