One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

Composting is the most Earth-friendly way to dispose of food waste and it's easy to get started. Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

As of 1 April 2025, it is mandatory for residents of New York City to compost certain waste items. This is part of a program run by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) called Curbside Composting. The ...

With spring arriving, gardeners are preparing soils for this year’s planting, and many love to apply compost, which can supply nutrients, feed microbial activity, help retain soil moisture and improve ...

Starting April 1, buildings that don’t separate compostable waste from trash will face fines. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll look at curbside composting. The city will begin ...

Houston landscapers, we have a problem, and it's in your compost pile. But don't panic, because troubleshooting compost is easy-peasy, and we'll have you back on track in no time. Plus, we can help ...

Wondering what to do with pumpkin? The city of Raleigh is asking people to reuse or compost their pumpkins or throw them away with ordinary trash. Do not dump pumpkins in nature or throw them away ...

New York’s quest to implement the largest composting program in the U.S. takes a big step forward this week by requiring all residential buildings in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island to separate ...

Human composting is the practice of breaking down human remains into fertile soil. The green burial movement, which is at the forefront of human composting, is an initiative dedicated to offering more ...

Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, preventing soil erosion and combating climate change. If this is something you want to start, Anna ...