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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 ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing environment for plants. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and ...

Composting is a good practice for all gardeners who have the space for it. The good thing is you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want, and unless you choose to buy a composter, it can ...

SEATTLE — Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return. It sounds great, but if you’ve ever tried composting, you know ...

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MERRIAM, Kan. — The City of Merriam is ...

The University of California’s Master Gardener Program in Ventura County is offering a free workshop, “The Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting,” three times during October. The Master Gardener ...