Compost pile

Find out how to put your kitchen scraps, dead leaves, and other compostables to work without a big pile or bin! Direct composting is simple and easy!

See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!

Can I really compost that? Yes — you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.

Learn how to build simple hot compost pile. I make 50 gallons of compost a year, in an open pile, on the ground in my backyard. Want to see how?

Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. The benefits are large, but not everything belongs in your compost.

10 DIY compost bin ideas ranging from no building required to intermediate building skills required. Find the compost bin that fits your needs and skills.

See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!

Every year, Americans throw away $165 billion of food. Happy Earth Day. Let's do better.

See how easy it can be to compost in winter using the trench method. It's a great way to compost your kitchen scraps without a compost pile!

Learn how to build simple hot compost pile. I make 50 gallons of compost a year, in an open pile, on the ground in my backyard. Want to see how?