Adding compost to your garden soil is a step that you really shouldn't be skipping. A well-made compost is the key to soil health because it adds essential nutrients, improves soil structure, and ...

A mound of compost with a hoe sticking out and a gardener's boots in the background - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season.

Composting is emerging as a pivotal waste management strategy that not only recycles organic material but also fosters the development of diverse microbial communities in soils. The process ...

Tis the season to … compost. With tree leaves and debris from garden clean-up and winter garden preparation abundant, now is the time to begin. One of the most important products and processes in ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

The presence of emerging contaminants in organic wastes and derived products (compost or digestate) is one of the main ...