
The basics of composting are simple. Most people know they can compost fruit and vegetable peels, leaves, and grass clippings. But what about that tea bag you used this morning? Or the fur that collects in the brush when you groom your cat?

Composting is one of the most important ways that you can reduce waste in your household, but do you know how it works? Test your knowledge in our quiz: Are You a Composting Pro?
Composting is a great way to go green at home, reduce your garbage output, and feed your garden. So, what if you want to do those things, but don't have space for a big compost heap in the backyard? Here are some ideas to help get you started on composting when you live in a smaller space.

Composting is a great way to go green at home, reduce your garbage output, and feed your garden. So, what if you want to do those things, but don't have space for a big compost heap in the backyard? Here are some ideas to help get you started on composting when you live in a smaller space.

Composting is a great way to reduce methane and keep old food out of our landfills. The compost is great for fertilizing gardens, flowers or anything else you may be trying to grow. And if you don't want to grow anything, then just throw your compost under a bush or something, and you'll have done that bush and the world a favor.

You may be skeptical about composting. The skepticism sounds healthy to me. Why would anyone want a big pile of rotting food in their yard or home? It doesn't sound hygienic, and it doesn't sound fun. But composting is good for everyone. Hopefully, these seven reasons can dismiss that skepticism.

Vermiculture, more commonly known as worm farming, is rapidly becoming a popular way to compost at home. The idea is that worms, placed in a small container partially filled with soil, can be fed food scraps and paper, which they eat and turn into, well, worm poop. The poop just happens to make excellent fertilizer for the garden.

Having some difficulty with your worm bin? Here are some of the most common worm bin problems, and how to solve them.


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