Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martha Stewart and compost bin This week, Martha Stewart shared her DIY composting tips, urging gardeners to reduce trash pickups ...

Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also recycles ...

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.

Are you intimidated to start composting at home? If you answered yes, consider this: Even if you don’t compost, you’re already dealing with food waste. By not composting, you're just putting your food ...

Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

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 ...

There are different levels of composting depending on what you hope to achieve. Some methods involve worms while others let nature take its course. Either way it's a win because the waste is broken ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

It’s tempting to think of composting as building a holder, throwing in food and coming back a few weeks later to something you can toss in your garden, but the reality requires much more time, space ...