There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Avon’s commercial composting pilot program, which kicked off in November, is already diverting a significant amount of waste from the landfill. The 2018 Northwest Colorado Waste Diversion study showed ...

Where there’s a will, there’s not always a way. Ben Stanger has composted his whole life, starting with a backyard bin when he was a child. But when he wanted to expand his composting efforts and ...

Tidewater Compost is giving life to local waste. Since launching in June 2022, the company, which recycles and composts residential and commercial food waste, said it has diverted nearly 300,000 ...

Ever wonder how to turn your pile of kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich, garden-enhancing powerhouse? The secret lies in making your very own DIY compost starter. Here's how to make an effective ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. What are some inexpensive options that are effective? — Sylvia W. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take ...

Using a compost starter can speed up the process. It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold ...

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

Creating a thriving garden often begins with a rich, nutrient-filled compost pile. However, many gardeners inadvertently create an inviting environment for unwanted pests, particularly rats. If you’ve ...