In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios ...

Flickr Most gardeners judge their compost by smell or texture. Color, though, tends to be an afterthought. That’s a missed ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. We have a saying at our house: 'The compost pile is just another mouth to feed.” After all, our garden ...

Composting turns everyday kitchen and yard scraps into nutrient-rich soil, but the wrong additions can quickly flip that ...

Making your own compost is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and recycle nutrients for your plants ...

Make better compost when you understand how to balance the ingredients of your heap. Have fun trying different combinations, with more success once you know the qualities of each material. Summer sees ...

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

As you fill the compost bucket with kitchen scraps — in addition to eggs, banana peels, and other staples — don't forget this ...

Composting is a win-win ...