Gloria C. of Santa Rosa asks: I have three compost bins that are already full and overflowing with composting material. Now, here come the falling leaves. I have no room for another compost bin, so ...

One of the first things I ask when I’m starting a new project is: What equipment do I need? It’s easy to get caught up in that question when it comes to composting — after all, we’re talking about ...

My compost heap is about 15 feet deep. That’s because in 1935, a former owner dug a deep foundation and built a cast concrete greenhouse on my property. Later, when the glass roof caved in, my aunt ...

No matter how much you make, there’s never enough compost to go around. So pick your system and get started. By Margaret Roach How’s that compost coming? If you live in a New York City apartment, it ...

Most gardeners understand the biggest benefits of composting at home: making your own powerful soil amendment that boosts soil structure and fertility. You may have recognized the benefits but felt it ...

My garbage bin composting system keeps up with my kitchen waste during the winter and spring. During the summer it is a different story. From faded peony flowers to strawberry hulls from making ...

Charles Dowding, a longtime proponent, insists that it’s not only easier than what you’re doing now, but it actually works. Here’s how. By Margaret Roach While many of us will soon be out there making ...