Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

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 ...

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“Composting pumpkins and cornstalks is a simple step residents can take to reduce landfill waste and enrich soil by returning ...