An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

Since it is a smaller size, we found that the bin remained easy to turn even as it filled with compost. Its small size also makes it convenient for placing in a more conspicuous location as ...

The cold weather can put us off spending time in our backyards, but it's important not to fall behind on essential garden ...

“Composting is the human version of re ... Still, there are a few principles to follow: It’s useful if your bin is lightweight, durable, easy to thoroughly clean, and doesn’t permanently ...

Starting a compost bin can sometimes seem intimidating, but Martha Stewart's easy to follow rules makes the process a breeze.

So, here are the basic, easy steps to composting. Enclose the pile, no need for expensive compost bins, but you can use ... Keep the pile moist, but not soggy. Turn the pile if possible.

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And you will need to keep your compost bin moist — not wet — as the FBI does its work. You are also going to need to get a garden fork to turn over the material in a process we call aeration.

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer ...