Making your own compost is rewarding and a great way to use up waste. But, it can be tricky to determine when it's time to ...

Some local councils now offer subsidised compost bins. A larger garden can easily accommodate a simple heap in a lesser used part of the garden, while even the smallest terrace could accommodate a ...

Some of these new materials can actually break down in your backyard compost pile, just like fruits and vegetables! This experiment tests different kinds of containers to see how composting works. It ...

Gardeners often make compost in a compost heap or bin. To speed up the rate of decomposition the conditions inside are kept: Warm - compost bins are usually black, which absorbs heat. Heaps are ...