If you're planning to start composting this summer, here's everything you need to know about starting a pile, including what ...

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 ...

Adding a layer of straw or leaves on top of your compost pile helps create a cozy environment so microbes keep working through the winter.

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 you like, and weigh them if you have a scale. How stiff or ...

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 ...

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 ...