Troubleshooting Slow or Stagnant Composting: Getting Your Pile Back on Track
Composting is a natural process that transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich humus, benefiting the environment and our gardens. However, sometimes the composting process can become slow or stagnant, resulting in a pile that fails to
The Importance of Proper Compost Temperature Control
Compost is a biological marvel that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. It’s a form of recycling that reduces landfill waste and enhances the quality of our soil. Central to this miraculous transformation is compost
Quenching the Thirst: Recognizing and Correcting Insufficient Moisture in Compost
Composting is a beneficial and eco-friendly practice that turns organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. However, like any biological process, it requires a careful balance of elements to function optimally. One of these elements
Breathing Life into Compost: Recognizing and Remedying Poor Compost Aeration
Composting is a natural, sustainable process of transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. However, it relies on several key factors to function optimally, including compost aeration. Proper compost aeration is vital for the survival and
5 Great Ideas for Finding Free Compost Near You
Compost, often called “black gold” by gardening enthusiasts, is an organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost results from a natural process (the great “circle of life”)
New York City Expands Composting Program
New York City has announced that they are expanding their compost program from a pilot program one boro to the entire city. The initiative will start after a winter hiatus of the Queens pilot, which