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Benefits of Composting and How to Get Your Compost Bin Started + Free Composting Printable

Experienced gardeners know the value of compost for improving soil. But this doesn't need to mean maintaining a compost heap. In-ground composting offers the benefits of a heap with few of the disadvantages. This article explains how to do it successfully.

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.

Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile because there are plenty of available materials to create an incredible pile. But to ensure you make healthy compost, you need to be sure to avoid these 3 most common mistakes gardeners make.

As homesteaders, we’re always striving to reduce our carbon footprint and upcycle as much as possible. Nothing goes to waste. Whenever possible, we find ways to upcycle things and reuse them to the best of our advantage. This includes food waste and other organic materials in and around the homestead. By composting, we’re taking advantage ... Read more

This article will cover the finer points of specific materials, starting from a high level as to how your temperature and other conditions can effect what should/shouldn’t be composted. By the end of the article you should have a full understanding of what materials you can add to a compost pile. You can simply download a printable list of items to compost.

This DIY pallet compost bin system is a nice alternative to the expensive bins you can buy at the store. It is simple, free, and fast!

There is nothing more frustrating for a home gardener than a compost pile that doesn’t break down in a timely fashion. A poor compost pile can be more than just frustrating, it can also often be unsightly, smell badly – and attract vermin and pests. With that in mind, here is a look at four of the most common issues that can occur in a home compost pile – and how to avoid them to create a hard working compost pile.

To make the perfect compost pile, you need to use the right ingredients, put it in the right place, choose a suitable container, and more.

Pin this great Composting Materials Guide so you know exactly what you can and can't add to your compost pile! New to composting? Click on the link so you can ready all about how to compost! From figuring out what kind of container to use to how often to turn your compost pile, you'll learn it all with our "how to" guide!

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Everyone says compost is so easy, but some of us still manage to screw it up. Here's how NOT to compost, with sixteen proven ways to fail.

Let's start by dispelling a crucial myth about compost: compost is not smelly! In fact, its earthiness is as pleasant as it is nutrient-rich.

Learn how to start a compost pile in your backyard and save money by turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into organic fertilizer for your garden.

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There are a lot of myths about composting at home and how to do it just right. I have shared a series of posts answering common questions about composting at

Wood pallets are great garden building materials. If you can collect three to nine pallets, and make sure they are the right type, you can build an easy and long-lasting compost system. Here is how we built ours.