Composting turns readily available materials into a soil additive for gardens. Beginners can start composting right away. You only need a few simple items. After about three months, you'll have a ...

Composting is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce waste and help the environment. Composting allows you to turn these items into nutrient-rich soil instead of sending food scraps ...

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WGN’S Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is back to share several tips on how to keep your plants in tip-top shape. How to get rid of ...

It is important to get the soil temperature right when planting potatoes. Ideally, it should be at a minimum of 10C up to ...

A change in how multifamily communities in Austin collect compost is coming next week. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, the City of Austin will require all multifamily communities with five or more ...

Organics make up a large share of municipal waste and the town of Basalt is working to divert food and yard waste through a residential drop-off location for composting. “The number one [goal ...

The BPA-free materials make the bin both eco-friendly and convenient, and its handy lid makes sure your compost stays contained. You can hang it on the cabinet door or place it on the counter for ...

1, Austin will require multifamily communities such as apartment buildings with five or more units to provide residents and employees with convenient access to composting collection services.