Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in your compost bin? How can you get rid of maggots if they become a problem?

Compost is nature’s gift to gardeners. It is nutrient-dense humus from decomposed biological organisms that enriches the soil ...

Q. What’s wrong with my compost pile? This is a question we master gardeners hear often. Usually, the answer is straightforward, but occasionally we get some head-scratchers. This week I’ll cover some ...

Learn the perfect compost recipe for Australian gardens. Discover the ideal balance of greens and browns, what to add or ...

As a new gardener, I thought I could stick any plant in the ground, and with a little sunshine and water, it would flourish. When my most basic efforts did not produce a gorgeous and abundant garden, ...

It takes time and effort to turn yard waste into mulch and compost. It doesn't help when people put trash in their bins. Here's how to help.

Pity the beginning gardener who dares to read about composting. (Please dare to read on, in this case, even if you are a beginner.) What novice would not be intimidated by the too often very ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands adding food scraps to a composting bin - Kilito Chan/Getty Images While there are numerous benefits of composting at home, ...

Learn how to use wood chips effectively, control garden pests with trap cropping, and simplify composting with trench methods ...

In "Compost after Reading," a history of how humans have managed the decomposition process to replenish soil through the ages ...