Using a compost bin is the most effective way of managing the composting process, so consult our expert tests to see which one to buy The bin you use for composting can make a world of difference to ...

“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

Many people rake up fallen leaves in the garden just to discard them but the crispy, colourful foliage has surprising ...

By now, you’ve harvested all, or at least most, of the vegetables in your garden. At this point the soil is naked, and that’s ...

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“Curbside composting fights rats and helps the planet. It’s a win-win — especially when it’s easier than ever,” said Jessica Tisch, the city’s sanitation commissioner, in a statemen ...

Shredding the leaves is an important part of composting, as shredded leaves break down faster, allowing for better airflow in the compost pile. You can use a leaf shredder, a lawn mower, or a weed ...

Compost materials are taken to the city-owned ... Next, the material goes through a grinder to pulverize large pieces of debris. It’s then made into 500-foot-long heaps called windrows where ...

The new composting measure, passed by the City Council last year, has been touted as a “key” part of the Big Apple’s war on rats, according to Gotham’s Department of Sanitation.

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