In addition to correctly layering green and brown organic matter, periodic turning of compost is necessary to get air to the ...

Adding enough ‘structure’ (aerating woody materials) through the pile and particularly in the bottom third, should keep our ...

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King ...

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

I bag leaves as I’m mowing, and I use those clippings in my compost pile. After 12 or 18 months in the pile they become rich organic matter that I can use to improve my garden soils as I prepare ...

A compost facility has expanded to offer a new composting facility in Savoy, and 11 drop-off locations throughout the Berkshires.

Compost can help support healthy plant growth, enrich the soil and provide your plants with essential nutrients.

A pilot garden, 100 metre in length, has already been completed near Manjunathnagar Metro Station using more than 20 metric ...

Work 2–3 inches of compost into garden beds before planting to boost soil structure, moisture retention, and nutrient ...

The Salisbury compost facility, located at 1955 Grubb Ferry Road, will be shut down for an estimated two-and-a-half weeks while city staff work to build back up the supply of compost material. Bailey ...

DEAR NEIL: Do I need to worry about pecan leaves in my compost? I put them into it this fall, and my father-in-law makes it sound like I poisoned it.

The bin that is currently composting kitchen scraps and leaves in Peter Halvordson’s backyard in Mystic Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Dana Jensen/The Day) 969000.