Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martha Stewart and compost bin This week, Martha Stewart shared her DIY composting tips, urging gardeners to reduce trash pickups ...

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If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

While composting food and scraps is one approach to enhancing your garden, there is another, more versatile technique that creates a concentrated fertilizer.

Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...