This masterclass on composting covers several crucial topics: 0:00 Introduction to the masterclass 0:37 Common composting ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

Over a growing season, a lawn and garden produce a significant quantity of debris. Disposal of this debris is not a task that gardeners typically look forward to. In fact, some consider it one of the ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take long to convert organic materials such as food waste, lawn clippings ...

If you compost at home, there's an extra ingredient you could be adding to the bin that's already lying around — and it doesn ...

There’s a yardstick among gardeners that good, rich soil with lots of actively decaying organic matter in it should have about a dozen or more earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in each cubic foot. But ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Traditional mulch made of wood chips or pine straw certainly has its benefits, but this alternative boasts all the same ...