Homemade compost is a vital ingredient of any sustainable garden, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to making it. There are several types of composting worth exploring – each with its own ...

Making your own compost is simple and can be fun. You hear a lot of talk about going green. Well, having your own compost pile is as green as it gets. Composting your own yard and kitchen waste ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Plants not growing so well? You could be buying the wrong soil for your garden. Here's how to tell and what to switch to.

Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Too dense?

Q. I read that there is a new law that requires all food waste to be composted in Redding. I was visiting my daughter and her family in Davis and they have a separate container for their food waste. I ...