Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

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.

I have three plastic composting bins that I got from the county. I read that I should be turning the compost, but that's a hassle in this kind of bin. I'm looking at one of those compost tumblers. How ...

Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

Composting is a natural way to manage organic waste and create a rich, nutrient-packed fertilizer for your garden. The benefits of composting are tremendous. Recycling organic materials into compost ...

In case you missed it, composting at home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet recover from the damage we humans have done to it. There are obvious long-term ...

Square? Round? Worm bin? Tumbler? Choosing a compost bin is one of the most important decisions in life. Okay, not really. But choosing the right compost bin is the first step in the journey to ...

Stationary composting bins typically hold between 10 and 15 cubic feet of material. Gardeners know that the key to beautiful, bountiful beds is to nourish them with compost. This rich “super soil” can ...