Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a ...

Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also recycles ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product—but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for ...

The first question most people have when considering home composting is critters—won’t a pile of food scraps in your yard attract rodents and raccoons? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, but there are ...

DIY composting is one of the best, most sustainable methods for turning everyday organic matter into rich, nutritious compost for your plants. With a bit of knowledge and the right materials, you’ll ...

Whether you live in a house in the suburbs or an apartment in the city, you can compost, and it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming activity. If you have a yard, simply create a compost pile in your ...

This week, Martha Stewart shared her DIY composting tips, urging gardeners to reduce trash pickups and landfill usage in favor of recycling food waste. 'Composting is a secret weapon for gardeners – ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...