If you're planning to start composting this summer, here's everything you need to know about starting a pile, including what can and can't be composted. Read more: Are Countertop Composters Worth It?

As you can see, citrus peels and citrus fruit are more compost-friendly than you may think. But there is one exception to ...

A pile of weeds on grass - Catherine Mcqueen/Getty Images Initially ... While you could always throw the weeds in the trash, composting is also an option if you want to avoid waste and put ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer ...

Water your compost pile weekly, until it is established. Each month, use a pitchfork or shovel to mix the compost pile. Choose your containers and label them with a permanent marker. Take photos if ...

Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit ...