'Put the fertilizer bag down': 11 easy ways to start composting, and the ratio that matters

In a recent video, Carmen in the Garden (@carmeninthegarden) urged beginners to rethink store-bought fertilizer and start ...

Can You Use Shredded Paper as Mulch? 4 Tips Gardeners Should Know

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers of up to 1 inch and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in ...
The Cool Down on MSN

A compost smoothie of 12 old oranges, eggshells, and coffee grounds stirs anaerobic fears

A healthy pile should feel more like a wrung-out sponge than soup.
Caitlin Havener on MSN

The lazy way to composting: 7 easy steps for rich soil with zero fuss

If the word "composting" makes you picture someone in overalls turning a pile with a pitchfork every single morning, I get it ...

Don't Throw Out Paper Bags, Start Using Them In Your Garden In These Ways Instead

So many of us end up accumulating paper bags from the grocery store, but did you know that these unassuming items can be ...
LAist

Want to start composting, but worried about space, materials and stink? Here’s how to get started

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...
Orange County Register

The Compost: Paper, plastic or tote? Greenest choice isn’t always clear

Welcome to The Compost, a weekly newsletter on key environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe now to get it in your inbox! In today’s edition… So you’ve probably noticed the glaring ...