Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

Some things will ruin your compost while others attract pests to your yard. Follow this list for what you should and shouldn't include in your compost pile. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and ...

Layering: Begin by layering your compost pile with a mixture of "green" and "brown" materials. Green materials include fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and grass clippings. Brown ...

Although you can compost by creating a simple mound, for best results you should add your browns and greens strategically. Start with a layer of browns (PDF) on the bottom of your pile ...

Gardeners have been urged to double-check the compost they are using, as it could be causing damage to the environment ...

"Coffee grounds benefit compost by adding Nitrogen, a “green layer,” to help heat up the pile," explains Murphy. Coffee grounds also stabilize nutrients for better distribution in the final product, ...

Composting is the most Earth-friendly way to dispose of food waste and it's easy to get started.

Who knows, what if they plan to make a compost pile but are lacking materials? Somebody's trash is someone else's treasure – it’s always true. Add Directly To The Topsoil As A Base For New Garden Beds ...

Avoid adding meat, fish, dairy products, or oily foods to your compost pile, as these are particularly appealing to most animals. Instead, focus on using fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, ...