If you’re baby-stepping into composting for the first time, the do’s and don’ts of what goes into the bin might seem daunting. To flatten the learning curve, we’ve compiled two reference lists — one ...

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 ...

Turning compost piles regularly produces faster results and kills weed seeds. Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

“Compost pile fires are more common than people would like to believe,” said Matt Smith, a doctoral student at UNH’s Natural Resources Department. These fires start when new, dry organic feedstock is ...

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 ...

Q. What’s wrong with my compost pile? This is a question we master gardeners hear often. Usually, the answer is straightforward, but occasionally we get some head-scratchers. This week I’ll cover some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Kelly Malka / For The Times) If you're baby-stepping into composting for the first time, the do's and don'ts of what goes into ...

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 ...

At the New Hampshire University Organic Dairy Research Farm in Lee, even the heat for the wash water is organic and locally obtained. The heat comes from the farm’s composting facility, a building ...