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 ...

To turn the trees’ bounty of autumn leaves into rich, useful compost for your garden, you’re probably going to need a bin. “A compost bin is neater than an open pile and generally more efficient, ...

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, ...

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single ...

The larvae do much of the work in the bin while the adult flies are mainly focused on reproducing.

Sep. 1—The sustainability division of the city's Public Works Department is offering free composting bins to community gardens. To be eligible, the gardens must be run by non-profit organizations or ...

Finding maggots in your compost pile might be your worst nightmare, but it's important to know why they're there -- and what ...

I built a sturdy enclosed compost system behind my garage using heavy duty bins designed to keep animals out while turning ...

Quick to break down and a quality source of phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients, this often-tossed kitchen scrap can ...