It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

Compost piles work due to a careful balance between green and brown material. Knowing exactly what those materials are helps ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

The best compost bin is the one you’ll actually use. I tried two popular styles and have a clear favorite.Barrel-style compost bins (left) make tumbling your compost easier, while box-style bins ...

Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green ...