Plastic compost bins are common, but this easy-to-build brick version provides better aeration - not to mention being ...

Learning how to compost can feel like a bit of a mystery at first glance, though. Here’s what you need to know about how to start a compost bin and keep your pile thriving.

A well-balanced compost pile should not smell bad, so if it stinks, then something has gone wrong. Find out why it's ...

Leaves that take longer to decompose include beech, birch, hornbeam, oak and sweet chestnut. Those leaves will typically take ...

Place a layer of greens, then browns, then greens and so on to create a compost pile. "Layering compost is important because it allows for better aeration," says Van Tassel.

Consumers can curb their environmental impact by composting, which helps break material down in ways that reduce the release ...

Successful composting is about keeping the microorganisms that drive it happy and well cared for — especially in the heat.

Compost bins are a useful way for gardeners to recycle garden and kitchen waste but they can also be home to unwanted pests.

There is an easy-to-follow method in reducing the amount of flies and unwanted pests swarming around your garden's compost ...

Beginning composting? Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham recommends using a bin to ensure a successful compost pile. “A number of things are needed for building a compost ...

A compost system, bin, container, etc., should be at least 3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 3 feet high or larger. For safety, it is best to fence the area if digging a hole.