My office is just down the road from the Washington State University composting facility. It processes more than 10,000 pounds of organic waste every month. That’s a lot of compost! I talked about ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lots of experts say compost tea is the secret to a lush, pest-free garden. According to garden maven Martha Stewart, this liquid extracted ...

Midden, rot heap, dressing, leaf mold, wormery, windrow, smells like green spirit, muck, bokashi … all terms for the black gold that we know as compost. Compost creates nutrient-rich humus, balances ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Rich, moist compost is every garden’s favorite food. If you’ve ever ordered a load for home delivery, you’ve found it comes at a premium price for that very reason. However, composting is easy and fun ...

To help you avoid the worst composting mistakes, we spoke to experts in gardening and horticulture to learn about some of the ...