One barrier to composting is the assumption that it takes a large backyard setup to do it "right." ...

When compost works well, it helps close a simple loop.

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy black gold you were promised, you’re not alone. Composting is nature’s ...

Contrary to popular belief, compost piles aren’t supposed to smell bad, and a well-kept compost heap should smell just a little earthy. However, compost can start to smell like rotten eggs, ammonia, ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...