Got some leftover materials from your yard or kitchen? It’s time to turn them into something that will help your garden!

Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green (leafy trimmings, ...

Composting is a simple, cheap and effective way to reduce methane emissions and divert waste from landfills all while ...

Also, gardening expert Tonya Ashworth demonstrates how to build a two-pile compost pile. Aired 11/03/2024. The Family Plot. is a local public television program presented by WKNO ...

(If you see a mouse in the compost pile, he/she already was in the vicinity… compost doesn’t manufacture them.) Composting can be as simple as: 1.) pile it up, and 2.) wait a year for it to rot.

Building Your Compost Pile. Follow these steps to build your compost pile: Prepare the site: Clear the area of any debris or vegetation. If desired, use a compost bin or create a simple enclosure ...

Turning the pile at least once a week allows oxygen to reach microorganisms that break down organic matter. Turn the pile with a pitchfork, compost tumbler or by rolling a sealed bin on the ground. 3.

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green ...