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 ...

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

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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.

There are all sorts of composting containers for sale at garden centers, but why spend money on some prefabricated monster when you can build one out of discarded shipping pallets? The thrifty ...

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 ...

Compost is the ultimate ingredient for building fertile soil. If everyone composted their kitchen and garden waste, the world would be a cleaner place, and we would all enjoy more productive organic ...

They first chose a level site at the back of the yard —you don’t want a spot where water will collect in the bottom of the compost. They used salvaged 3-foot pallets for the bin, placing the ...

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 ...

If taking care of the planet is one of your goals for 2024, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, ...

It’s a mysterious process, unseen by us humans. Organic matter and stinky kitchen waste get mixed together for a few months, and voila! We have rich, dark and crumbly compost ready to till into our ...

However, every day city dwellers throw away huge amounts of organic matter that could be turned into that precious material — through composting. Yard trimmings and food scraps make up 26 percent of U ...