If you want to start composting, spring is a great time to do it. As the weather warms, conditions are ripe for a healthy compost pile with a good rate of decomposition. If you haven’t started developing one of the best soil amendments and bases out there, follow along with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, as she details how.
After the holidays, your Christmas tree doesn't need to end up in a landfill. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to compost your tree, turning it into valuable organic matter for your garden while reducing waste.
Composting recycles organic matter, transforming it into rich, crumbly humus that benefits your plants. Don’t let cold winter temperatures stop you from doing it! Instead, try one of these five methods for indoor composting. Seasoned composter Jerad Bryant shares how to upcycle waste in the comfort of your home.
Now’s the time to compost! Debris is abundant, the weather is mild, and microbes are active. Composting is a great way to reduce your waste output, and it’ll help you save money on mulch and soil during the growing season. Follow these fall composting tips from experienced composter Jerad Bryant.
Composting doesn’t need to be complicated! There are many different ways to recycle garden debris and kitchen scraps. Try this low-hassle compost method from certified lazy gardener Jerad Bryant.
Compost piles should be full of bugs! Composting relies on fly larvae, worms, and microbes that convert decaying organic matter into humus. Other pests, like raccoons and rats, are not good for compost. Join longtime composter Jerad Bryant and learn how to prevent these critters from raiding your piles.
If you want rich, dark, nutrient-dense compost, it takes a bit of effort. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for tips on tending to perfect compost to add to your garden beds.
Compost needs more than rotting kitchen scraps to work well. It needs water, air, and a well-balanced ratio of organic matter. Wet down your compost heap as often as necessary to ensure it’s moist, aerated, and warm throughout the seasons.
No yard is too small for compost! Whether you have a balcony, backyard, or an empty room, you can convert old waste into this humus-rich amendment. Gather your kitchen scraps and get ready to compost with these seven expert tips from backyard composter Jerad Bryant.
Young or old, composting is a wonderful way to observe natural processes, address food waste, and build healthy soils. It helps us participate in our foodways from start to finish. It’s easy, inexpensive, and productive. And there are tons of ways to involve your budding naturalist. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in ideas to inspire kids to create their own garden gold.
If you’ve had problems with plant diseases, you may think putting compost in the oven or microwave is a quick fix cure. Sterile means pathogen-free, right? Well, things are a bit more complicated than that. Former organic farmer and soil expert Logan Hailey explains the nuances of home-sterilizing compost and the science behind pathogen-free compost.
Can you compost in the winter? Contrary to popular belief, even gardeners in cold regions can! Here’s our complete guide to the process.