Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

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Passive composting is a straightforward process. It involves collecting the same materials used in active composting, a pile at least 3’ x 3’ in size: entirely dead brown carbon organic matter and ...