In its simplest form, composting can involve making a pile of material to decompose in the garden, but starting a compost bin or enclosure keeps it neater and easier to manage.

Compost keeps yard and kitchen waste out of landfills and makes one of the best natural soil amenders. Here’s a primer on how to compost, what to compost and types of composters. How to compost ...

For those who have the space (and it may take less space than you think) and the inclination, a DIY compost bin is the first step on your composting journey, putting the resulting nutrient-rich ...

Compost keeps yard and kitchen waste out of landfills and makes one of the best natural soil amenders. Here’s a primer on how to compost, what to compost and types of composters. Start with 4 to ...

No matter how much you make, there’s never enough compost to go around. So pick your system and get started.

Interested in composting at home? Learn how start to composting with or without a yard using our step-by-step "Composting 101" guide.

Start a compost pile and add kitchen vegetable scraps and shredded leaves, which can be used to mulch plants and enrich the soil. Cardboard and newspapers can be used between rows to smother weeds.

Compost tea is essentially water infused with organic compost. When applied to plants, it helps them grow strong and healthy. Learn how to make your own in a few simple steps.