How to make compost at home "Composting, a process of turning waste materials from your home and garden into nutrient-rich soil, is free and rewarding," says gardening expert Mark Lane.

Plastic compost bins are common, but this easy-to-build brick version provides better aeration - not to mention being ...

Most of what goes into US landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem ...

How layering raw materials (organic matter, minerals and water) produces compost Micro-organisms (found in soil and old compost) require oxygen (which they get when you turn the pile) and water to ...

How long does it take to make compost? The breaking down of plant and food materials takes time to produce compost. There are many different methods on how to make compost at home but the main ...

Lastly, until the fermentation is complete, turn the compost pile continuously. It is adequate to do it 2-4 times each day for the first week and once every two days for the subsequent weeks.