The benefits of a backyard compost pile or bin are well known by seasoned gardeners, but sometimes achieving the right mix for that finished “black gold” can be tricky. If the pile is open, it can be ...

Ever cracked open your bin and wondered why your compost smells suddenly more like sewer than soil? That's not supposed to happen. Does compost smell? A little, sure. But if it's bad enough to make ...

Middle Tennessee's rapid growth is exacerbating its trash problem, with the current landfill nearing capacity. Composting offers a viable solution by diverting organic waste from landfills and ...