As a first-time composter, I'm on the hunt for the best methods to make my efforts successful. That's why I've been deciding between the layering vs turning compost techniques. Both layering and ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

You may be thinking that I am suggesting that we should all be outside turning and mixing outdoor compost piles, all winter long. On the contrary, my dear reader, as ...

Ever wonder what happens after you toss a banana peel? At Carter’s Compost, it embarks on a surprisingly rapid journey to become nutrient-rich soil. These composting experts have a system that ...

If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

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 in ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

The Iowa City Compost and Landfill facility is set to undergo a $4 million transformation, planned to be complete by the end ...