If we do not recycle food and yard clippings, what will we do with all the garbage? But if we do recycle, what will we do with all the compost? Two compost contests and one competitive grant ...

Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the ...

Composting tips: With a few simple steps, you can turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into valuable compost that benefits your garden and the environment (Image: Pixabay) Whether you have a big ...

Some food scraps, like meat and dairy, shouldn’t be composted in an outdoor bin, but can you compost bread? Most types of bread, pasta, and baked goods are usually safe to compost as long as you ...

Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit, and ...

With many councils only just restarting green bin services and discussions continuing over opening rubbish tips, many of us are looking to composting as a way to do deal with garden waste. Local ...

Composting has a wide range of benefits. Not only does it effect the health of the soil, but it also aids in minimising the growth of weeds. Composting should be done even throughout the colder winter ...

“I would like to do some composting at home and am wondering if there is an easy way to get started. Some of the research I have done makes recommendations that I do not have the time to implement.” — ...