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 ...

I am starting a compost pile and would like to know if you have any advice on what contents can go in it. I hear mixed reviews of whether you can put eggshells in it, etc. A: Eggshells are a wonderful ...

Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days.

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

Compost is often referred to as “gardener’s gold” and rightfully so. Its ability to add organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial microbes to the soil, along with improving the soil’s over all ...

Compost is the stuff of great gardens, the stuff that fuels dinner-plate-size heads of broccoli and traffic-stopping dahlias. Compost also is good for trees, shrubs and lawns, making plants happier by ...

We have a saying at our house: "The compost pile is just another mouth to feed." After all, our garden thrives on compost, and thus we thrive on it, too. That pile is an energy center, like a furnace, ...

Blending kitchen scraps with water makes quick compost to feed plants. Chop up and freeze compostable kitchen waste to make large batches. Pour blender compost around plants, or into trenches, compost ...

Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up. Corks are brown composting material; add ...

Paper towels are usually safe for composting, but there are exceptions. • Because paper towels are made from biodegradable plant material, they are often compostable. • Paper towels that have been ...