But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s garden, it’s well worth making the most of these winter composting hacks.

An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

Around 140˚F is the ideal temperature. You can monitor this with a compost thermometer, such as this one from Amazon. Some of ...

Compost heaps can be designed to suit gardens of all sizes. You can build your own or choose from a whole range of specially designed bins, available at garden centres and through internet and ...

Use a Thermometer Use a Thermometer Since the best temperature for compost is between 135-165 degrees Fahrenheit, a thermometer will help you keep track of your pile’s temperature to help ensure ...

Compost forms through decomposition ... A suitable method would be to place grass clippings inside black bin bags and place a thermometer in the neck of each bag before sealing.

But some residents have wondered: do they have to place their leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste in their compost bin for collection? Many Staten Islanders and others are used to putting ...