Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

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.

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 ...

All types of organic household and yard waste can be composted. The project starts with nine recycled wood pallets, along with a variety of 1x6-inch and 2x4-inch boards. Use a pitchfork to ...

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Floodlight and Sentient report on NYC's composting program, which faces challenges despite expanded facilities, with only 10% ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Gardeners often use rich brown compost to give plants a boost, but regional compost itself is receiving a significant boost thanks to South Lake Tahoe’s switch to its 3-cart ...