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 ...
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5 items you think belong in your compost pile that actually ruin it
Composting feels like one of those things you can’t really get wrong. You’re just tossing organic scraps into a bin, right?
Learn backyard composting basics, get a repurposed 55-gallon drum compost bin, and explore tools and techniques to monitor ...
Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...
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July is when compost stops working – here's how to get yours going again
Did your compost pile suddenly quit in the July heat? It's probably one of two common problems. Here's how to figure out ...
You grab a compostable coffee cup from the office kitchen, feel quietly good about it, and toss it into your backyard compost ...
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Not Grounds: The Leftover Coffee Waste That Should Get Added To Compost
While grounds add nitrogen to compost bins, this coffee waste product is a good source of carbon, so it shouldn't go into the trash either.
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Not Leaves: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Garden To Add To Compost
This often-tossed material from container gardens and houseplants is a great carbon-rich material for your compost pile that ...
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