This simple 3-bay composting system will help Susan Mulvihill create more compost for her garden this year. (SUSAN MULVIHILL/FOR THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW) Buy this photo Compost is an essential ingredient ...

“Compost pile fires are more common than people would like to believe,” said Matt Smith, a doctoral student at UNH’s Natural Resources Department. These fires start when new, dry organic feedstock is ...

Adding more browns, like dry leaves or paper, is often suggested as a fix for smelly compost. It does help balance out wet, ...

Homemade compost is a vital ingredient of any sustainable garden, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to making it. There are several types of composting worth exploring – each with its own ...

Ever felt like your compost pile just isn’t working as well as you hoped? Plenty of people dive in with good intentions, only ...

Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

Composting can be rewarding, but challenges may arise. All gardeners know the value of compost as the best material to combat and amend our heavy clay soils. Compost is a rich organic matter that ...

Composting allows you to recycle debris from the lawn and garden. Courtesy Johnson County Extension. Composting is the process where rich organic materials are broken down when microorganisms feed. It ...

Compost pile fires are more common than people would like to believe, said Matt Smith, a doctoral student at UNH s Natural Resources Department. These fires start when new, dry organic feedstock is ...