Steve Tharp Jr. of the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District guides you through creating a compost pile for lawn and ...

Check moisture regularly by squeezing a handful of compost. If water drips, it's too wet. Regularly turning your compost pile ...

Garden composters create rich, nutrient-filled soil from kitchen scraps and yard waste. The amount of soil produced depends on the capacity of your tumbler. If you have a small balcony and use ...

A healthier lawn comes with healthier soil, and there is no better way to improve soil health than by adding one particular ...

Aeration also is crucial. Turning the pile at least once a week allows oxygen to reach microorganisms that break down organic matter. Turn the pile with a pitchfork, compost tumbler or by rolling ...

A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, aeration and turning the compost regularly are crucial for successful ...

Compost heaps can be designed to suit gardens of all sizes. You can build your own or choose from a whole range of specially designed bins, available at garden centres and through internet and ...

Aeration: Ensure proper aeration by occasionally turning or mixing the pile with a garden fork or compost aerator. This helps supply oxygen to the microorganisms responsible for decomposition.

Compost is often referred to as "black gold" for gardeners due to its numerous benefits for soil health and plant growth. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, incorporating compost ...

The department instead focused on rolling out curbside compost collection to every borough. But despite the rollout, data shows New Yorkers’ compost rates still hover below 5% — prompting a ...