Even if you've been nurturing a compost pile or tumbler for years, you might not realize what kind of composting you're doing. Are you hot or cold composting? Lots of composting resources focus on the ...

Turning a compost pile regularly and keeping it as damp as a wrung-out sponge helps beneficial microbes break down organic matter much faster during hot summer weather. Small adjustments throughout ...

Hot composting occurs when everything in the pile is in balance and there is plenty of water and air to support bacterial ...

A gardener needs to turn a steaming compost pile with a fork while adding dry leaves to balance heat, moisture, and airflow for healthier compost. Understanding why your compost gets too hot is key ...

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 ...

Have you gotten into gardening recently and want to learn how to make your own compost? Compost is a great resource for home gardens because it puts minerals back in the soil for peak production of ...

For those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what to leave out can be daunting. And if you’re composting, chances are you’re also doing other things in your yard, like gardening or ...

At the New Hampshire University Organic Dairy Research Farm in Lee, even the heat for the wash water is organic and locally obtained. The heat comes from the farm’s composting facility, a building ...

Making your own compost is simple and can be fun. You hear a lot of talk about going green. Well, having your own compost pile is as green as it gets. Composting your own yard and kitchen waste ...

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 ...