As a first-time composter, I'm on the hunt for the best methods to make my efforts successful. That's why I've been deciding between the layering vs turning compost techniques. Both layering and ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

You can compost a Christmas tree after the holidays instead of kicking it to the curb. But there's preparation involved to ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

"In mild-winter climates, winter is one of the best times to compost," says master gardener Angela Judd. "Falling leaves give ...

Compost is often referred to as “gardener’s gold” and rightfully so. Its ability to add organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial microbes to the soil, along with improving the soil’s over all ...

LOWELL — For city gardeners, the idea of devoting part of a small backyard to a compost pile is likely unappealing. Space allotted for tomatoes, green beans and cucumbers disappears as the pile grows.