Large compost pile

Learn how to build simple hot compost pile. I make 50 gallons of compost a year, in an open pile, on the ground in my backyard. Want to see how?

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.

One of the most popular projects of the past few years has been the pallet compost bin. There has been a boom in the community interest in repurposing abandoned pallets for furniture and landscaping. This, in conjunction with a surge of interest in creating sustainable gardens through processes like composting, has led the pallet compost bin being touted as a composting solution that combines these trends in environmental sustainability. Basically, the project involves using one pallet for…

Can I really compost that? Yes - you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.

See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!

With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to start a compost pile in your backyard with minimal effort.

Ready to start composting? Pick a composter, find a spot in your garden, and start adding kitchen scraps and garden waste. Remember to balance green and brown materials and turn the pile occasionally. You'll have rich compost in no time. Learn more at Smart Garden and Home.

After building compost piles for years I have finally found the secret to the perfect compost. Come find out my compost secret!

See how easy it can be to compost in winter using the trench method. It's a great way to compost your kitchen scraps without a compost pile!

Want to make an impact on the earth? Build this recycled DIY pallet compost bin. Easy & affordable, plus tips on how to get great compost.