Composting is a great way to add valuable organic matter to your soil while reducing the amount of yard and food waste that ends up in landfills. It's also something that nearly everyone can do.

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

The decay of organic matter is a natural process. Controlled composting, however, speeds the natural breakdown of yard waste by providing conditions that encourage the growth and development of decay ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Tri-County CleanWays and Partnership are working together to offer a workshop about backyard composting The workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Artisan Resiliency ...

Composting is easier than you might think. It has major environmental benefits and is something you can do wherever you are. According to the EPA, over 28% of what we put in landfills is compostable.

If helping the environment isn't incentive enough to start composting, consider this: It will save you time and money, too. "If you're making compost, you're going to be reducing your needs for ...

Learn how to successfully compost in your own backyard by attending "Composting Basics,” at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St. The program is offered by University of ...

Composting is a great way to improve the soil on your property and reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in the landfill. In a previous article, I talked about the organisms that are present in ...

Composting is an effective way to keep organic materials out of the landfill. Composting also helps residents and municipalities save money by reducing the need for garden debris collection services ...