Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

DIY composting is one of the best, most sustainable methods for turning everyday organic matter into rich, nutritious compost for your plants. With a bit of knowledge and the right materials, you’ll ...

FARGO-In the corner of a backyard, egg shells, dead leaves, grass clippings and apple peels undergo a slow, invisible transformation. Air, heat and water aid millions of microorganisms in their ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Want to take your garden to the next level? Composting benefits the ...

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 ...

HOLLAND — The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 30-40 percent of the food supply in the United States is discarded as food waste into our landfills. Over 133 billion pounds of food each ...

Over a growing season, a lawn and garden produce a significant quantity of debris. Disposal of this debris is not a task that gardeners typically look forward to. In fact, some consider it one of the ...

Alternative sanitation systems use creatures that find homes in human poop. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Big, black wasplike things living in your toilet may sound more like a ...

The sustainability division of the city’s Public Works Department is offering free composting bins to community gardens. To be eligible, the gardens must be run by non-profit organizations or ...