Whether wrapping paper can go in the compost pile depends on what the paper is made of. Compostable wrapping paper exists and should be labeled as such but some types of gift wrap may be made of ...

A compost heap makes a delicious refuge. Larger mammals come to root around for old fruit, hedgehogs to eat the slugs, and reptiles and amphibians love the warmth it generates. It’s also a great ...

HackHut user [lackawanna] is looking to start his own compost pile, but as many urban composters discover, things can get quite smelly if you don’t manage it properly. The process of composting ...