You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

VALPARAISO | The city's first try at turning out a Class A compost it can sell to residents didn't go so well. Eight test piles of five cubic yards each were set up at the Valparaiso sewage treatment ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

You don't have to live in the country to be a "composter" but, if you have the extra room that comes with a rural home there's little reason for you not to become a composting connoisseur. Making ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

You can compost a Christmas tree after the holidays instead of kicking it to the curb. But there's preparation involved to ...

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 ...

Q: What is a good recipe for compost tea? What is the best ways to use it? Answer: Compost tea is a liquid extract of compost that contains plant growth compounds and beneficial microorganisms. It is ...