If an unsightly compost bin is a blemish on your otherwise beautiful garden, there's a simple and budget-friendly solution that can eliminate this eyesore.

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. What are some inexpensive options that are effective? — Sylvia W. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Simple compost bins made of pallets allow old compost to age, and new materials to be added, which in turn will envigorate plants. Credit: HENRY HOMEYER photos / For the Monitor Sign up for the ...

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 ...

What to compost, how to compost, what can’t you compost? You’ve got questions, and we have answers, PLUS a printable compost list. Keep reading to learn more! Do you toss out vegetables, coffee ...

Beginning composting? Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini recommends using a bin to ensure a successful compost pile. “A number of things are needed for building a compost ...

Square? Round? Worm bin? Tumbler? Choosing a compost bin is one of the most important decisions in life. Okay, not really. But choosing the right compost bin is the first step in the journey to ...