Plastic compost bins are common, but this easy-to-build brick version provides better aeration - not to mention being completely free to DIY.

If you have a yard, even a small one, you can set up and maintain a compost bin. The simplest setup would just be a big pile or a few smaller piles. The major drawback to the pile method is that ...

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

In a smaller bin, the compost won’t generate enough heat to break down quickly. Larger, the compost becomes difficult to turn. Time: Composting needs at least 30 days.

Used coffee grounds and tea leaves enrich compost with nitrogen. Just make sure tea bags are compostable. Add coffee grounds ...

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

You can place a composting bucket with start-up soil in your backyard or a small container under your sink. There are also composting services that will add your scraps to its compost to make ...