Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter, like food scraps, into all-natural fertilizer. This is how to ...

Every fall, yards across the country transform into seas of crunchy, colorful chaos. Homeowners grab rakes, sigh deeply, and ...

In simple terms, compost is the product of controlled biological decomposition of organic material in an oxygenated (aerobic) ...

Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

Q. What’s wrong with my compost pile? This is a question we master gardeners hear often. Usually, the answer is straightforward, but occasionally we get some head-scratchers. This week I’ll cover some ...

Fall is a good time to pull weeds and mulch. There are some fall gardening tasks that are not worth the effort. Skip these ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Because of the nature of their composition, compost piles are going to be deemed treasure troves by rodents, including rats and mice. Whether ...

You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that many bathroom items can also be composted, particularly those that qualify as ...

The Compost Chick invites people to bring leaves and pumpkins to the new compost yard in North Powder on Nov. 1.