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 ...

Are you intimidated to start composting at home? If you answered yes, consider this: Even if you don’t compost, you’re already dealing with food waste. By not composting, you're just putting your food ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: About a year ago I removed my lawn. I now have a very low maintenance yard that conserves water, but in the process I have less green material to add to my compost pile. Can you ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Cheryl Desha receives relevant funding from the Queensland Government, Gold Coast City Council and Rocky Point Pty Ltd. She is a member of Engineers Australia (EA), the Surveying and Spatial Sciences ...

How to use home-made compost The compost that we create at home makes an ideal soil improver or mulch, adding fertility and a moisture-holding capacity to your soil. It’s better to buy bagged compost ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...