Open compost pile

QUESTION: Does a compost pile need sun? ANSWER: On first thought, it may seem like your compost pile needs sun to help heat it up and speed the process of decomposition. However, the sun’s rays are…

After building compost piles for years I have finally found the secret to the perfect compost. Come find out my compost secret!

See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!

There are so many things you can compost, one of them is Cardboards. Cardboard composting a great source of browns. To ensure the cardboard will break down quickly in your compost, you should shred it first. https://hapy.link/9gWp?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=smartgardenhome&utm_campaign=publer #shredding

Learn how to build simple hot compost pile. I make 50 gallons of compost a year, in an open pile, on the ground in my backyard. Want to see how?

It’s that time of year again when the leaves begin to fall. And you’ve probably figured out that dry leaves are an excellent source of brown composting

Trench composting fits perfectly into my crazy gardening life. It's much simpler than trying to constantly have a pile of cooking compost.

Step 1: Beg Explain patiently to professional carpenter husband over several months that current compost bins are old and too small and in the wrong place. Paint dazzling word pictures of abundant…

A properly maintained compost pile will reach temperatures of 130 degrees F or hotter, effectively killing all weed seeds, insects and disease pathogens in the process. Making your compost hot requires a good balance of brown, carbon producing materials, and green, nitrogen producing materials. #composting

Most seasoned gardeners have surely wondered what happens to unused compost. Can it go bad? The simple answer is yes, it certainly can. However, that ONLY happens if it has not been stored in the correct manner.