A small, modular composting system may be just what your small property needs. You don’t need a huge open pile to break down organic materials from your garden. Try this small but mighty DIY compost ...

Composting is one of the simplest ways to give your garden a steady supply of natural nutrients. It turns everyday scraps and yard waste into something your plants will love. If you’re trying to get ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you want to take better care of the planet, learning how to compost is one of the best things you can do. Along with making the switch to eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable ...

Generating less trash is a worthy goal. But we all have to eat, and more food ends up in landfills than any other type of trash material, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. It makes up ...

Farmers know that one of nature’s miracles is its ability to turn egg shells, banana peels and other food waste into fertilizer that helps plants grow and produce more food. Unfortunately, nature ...

When it comes to eco-friendly bathroom solutions, incinerator and compost toilets stand out as two of the most popular alternatives to traditional plumbing. The difference between the two is their ...

According to Marcus Bridgewater, composting is a lot like driving a car. “You can say driving is just about getting in the car and pressing the gas pedal,” the gardener, CEO of Choice Forward, and ...

If you’ve just started composting, you might wonder how to speed up compost so it’s completely decomposed and usable. It’s not hard to do! As long as you have the right balance of greens to browns, ...