A well-managed pile reaches 130 to 160°F in the active phase. Hot composting at those temperatures kills most weed seeds and pathogens.

Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That cold, sluggish mound looks innocent, but beneath the surface, decomposition ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Drill holes around the container for aeration and lift it slightly off the ground to allow drainage—simple tweaks that ...

“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of the ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...