Although natural wine corks are fully compostable, cork is naturally water-resistant. This trait makes corks handy for stopping bottles, but it also means they take a while to break down into compost.

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a ...

Consumers can curb their environmental impact by composting, which helps break material down in ways that reduce the release ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Compost is a mixture of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Raw organic waste becomes a nutrient-rich soil amendment when properly composted.

Finished blender compost should be easy to pour and have a soup-like consistency. If the slurry is too thick, add more water, ...

Nitrogen jumpstarts plant growth by powering chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Add it with compost, blood meal, or fertilizer—just test your soil first. Apply after the last frost, but don’t overdo ...

Sourdough starter, a common baking byproduct, often goes unused and builds up. Yet that thick mixture could transform into a surprising ally for your compost.