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Boost your compost with these nutrient-rich fruit peelings

Orange peels are great for zest and potpourri, but what about compost? Here's what you need to know about putting orange peels in compost.
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DIY compost bin: How to make one from a 5-gallon bucket

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How to use compost to heat your greenhouse this winter

Fall leaves in several large piles

Composting fall leaves is easier than you think – here’s how to make use of all those fallen leaves

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How to turn your compost to keep the soil aerated and nutrient rich

Compost bin

A beginner’s guide to composting

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8 items you won’t believe you can compost

Gardener amends soil with compost product.

Enrich your soil: The 5 best composts for gardens

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Can you get rid of that terrible compost stench?

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Can you compost meat? What you need to know

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A guide to composting your pumpkins

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Will your compost smell? This is how to tell

Compost in brown bag on a floor

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

Once you’re done with your compost, you may be left wondering what to do with it. We have everything you need to know about storing it.
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How to use fall leaves in your compost pile

Fall leaves are a great addition to your compost pile. Here's what to keep in mind when you add them.
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How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean carrots, here are some easy tips for you to follow for the freshest garden goodies!
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Why you should absolutely be composting grass clippings

Mowing the lawn leaves you with bags or piles of clippings. Before you get rid of them, consider composting them for healthy, natural fertilizer!
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‘Should I Compost in the Fall?’ Yes, Absolutely! Here’s What to Use and How to Do It

Fall is the best season for composting. Here's what you should be adding to your pile and how to do it.
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How often should you turn your compost pile? What you need to know

Composting is stinky, and turning your pile only makes things worse, but it's got to be done. Here's how often you should.
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How long does it take to make compost for your soil?

How long does it take to make compost to use in your garden? Here are the steps to making compost for your soil.
A black plastic compost tumbler in a garden

Can you compost orange peels? What you need to know

Have you wondered if you can add all your leftover orange peels to your compost bin? Here's what you need to know.
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Composting made easy: pickup services help divert food waste from landfills

Compost pickup services help users take personal responsibility and divert waste from landfills, but more infrastructure remains necessary for meaningful change
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The benefits of composting and why it’s worth the effort

Composting on our own can have many benefits, as well as pros and cons. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding if it's is right for you.
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How long it really takes to compost

Composting is a great way to reuse organic material from home, but it can be difficult to grasp a timeline of how long it takes to compost.
Shovel in pile of dirt compost

Can you compost year-round?

Is composting only good during certain seasons? We tell you what you need to know about composting successfully year-round!
Shovel in pile of dirt compost

Composting 101: When to add it to your garden

You may be wondering about adding compost to your garden. We discuss the most important things about the basics of composting.
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Can you compost lemons? This is what we know

Here's everything we know about whether or not you can compost lemons
5 eco friendly ways to get rid of a dying bouquet flowers wilting

5 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a dying bouquet of flowers

Flowers are gifts that don't stop giving when they're wilting. Check out our guide or what to do with flowers when they're dying.
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Compost in your own backyard to maximize your blooms for your bucks

Red worm and outdoor composting systems reduce gardeners' reliance on synthetic fertilizers and help the environment by diverting organic waste out of landfills
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3 composting lessons we learned from YouTube channel World Composting

The World Composting YouTube channel is full of great advice. Here's what we've learned
Garden for composting crops

Level up your garden: Grow these crops to compost immediately (yes, really)

Enhance your composting routine by growing these crops.
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What not to compost and why

To keep your compost pile healthy, don't compost these items
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Good, better, best: The right compost starter for your home

These are our favorite compost starters -- and they'll be yours, too
Raking autumn leaves

9 benefits that make composting leaves worth it

Leaf composting can be a chore, but these benefits make it all worth it!
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Composting: Gardening game changer or stinky myth?

Does compost really work, or is it just a bunch of hype?
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Do you need worms to compost indoors?

Can you compost without worms or do they have to come into your house?