CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Compost is a mixture of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Raw organic waste becomes a nutrient-rich soil amendment when properly composted.
A well-managed pile reaches 130 to 160°F in the active phase. Hot composting at those temperatures kills most weed seeds and ...
Composting your kitchen waste has always been a good idea for gardeners who want healthy veggies and flowers, and making your own is better than buying it at a store, says gardening expert Lauren ...