May 29 marks National Compost Day in the US, the perfect opportunity for us gardeners to think about how we use compost in our yards. Both homemade and store-bought compost are invaluable, but you may ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

A homeowner took to Reddit looking for advice after turning on their DIY compost trommel and discovering it spins at breakneck speeds. A trommel is a popular appliance for home gardeners looking to ...

If you want to take better care of the planet, learning how to compost is one of the best things you can do. Along with making the switch to eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable ...

Hey kids! So today I want to show you how I made this homemade compost bin. It’s a metal bin because we had rats getting into our compost. I’m just going to show you how I did it. You can do it ...

The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The key to healthy plants is healthy soil. And ...

Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and aerate their piles and make terrific compost in ...

Vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, dry leaves and appropriate cardboard can all become ingredients for homemade compost. Balance nitrogen-rich greens with plenty of carbon-rich browns for better ...

A person shared his story about trying to turn ordinary vegetable scraps into rich, garden-ready compost despite having very little outdoor space. Without a backyard or a proper composting setup, he ...