This time last year, my slow crawl toward living more sustainably led me to start composting at home. But perhaps to the chagrin of my farming grandparents, I had no plans to do it myself. Instead, I ...

Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition of organic materials, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other plant-based materials, into nutrient-rich compost. Composting occurs ...

The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing environment for plants. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Compost is a mixture of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Raw organic waste becomes a nutrient-rich soil amendment when properly composted.

Backyard composting is a process designed to speed up the breakdown or decomposing of organic materials. A proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen is needed for bacteria and other microorganisms to work.

If you’re like many, you’ve taken notice of the growing interest in composting. Maybe you’ve heard about its benefits, seen ...

Leona Flynt is a self-proclaimed dirt enthusiast. "I love jumping in mud," she said. So when it came time for the 7-year-old Rosebank Elementary student to learn about composting, Leona was all in for ...

Bristol and Barrington, Rhode Island, are launching the state's first municipal curbside composting programs. The two-year pilot program, starting Sept. 18, aims to reduce landfill waste and lower ...