You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

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

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 ...

Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately ...

Composting is a great way to keep food scraps and plant clippings out of the landfill, while creating a valuable garden resource for free. However, getting the process right is a bit of a science and ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The New Haven Independent "assignment desk" (compost heap) Credit: Paul Bass Photo ICE melted, for ...

[W]hen is a chicken farm not a chicken farm? When it is a composting facility, which according to an Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets memo from March also should be considered a solid waste ...