A well-managed pile reaches 130 to 160°F in the active phase. Hot composting at those temperatures kills most weed seeds and pathogens.

North Mankato’s Brush and Compost Site is now open for the season. The site is located behind the Riverbend Recycling Center at 600 Webster Ave. Hours: Open daily 8:30 a.m. to dusk. (spring through ...

Compost is available in Iowa City to improve soil health in your yard or garden.Compost can be used as a soil supplement in flower beds, vegetable gardens, law ...

Green burials, which return the body to the earth without a casket or embalming, can be cheaper than a conventional burial. Many in Connecticut opt for these, but often, the choice is made for ...

Spontaneous combustion was named the culprit that caused fires at eight mulch piles on the grounds of the mulch complex on Collins Road in Ridgeway early last Thursday.

Between the planters and the soil bags, plastic is hard to avoid in gardening. In fact, some supplies you may not realize are ...

This is how long it takes for hardwood wood chips to break down in a tumbler composter.

In September, the town of Wilmington was alerted to a fire in a mulch pile at an old farm property at 333 Andover Street.

The Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division is turning yesterday’s leftovers into a valuable resource ...

Ward County is investigating after finding dead cattle in a pile and a pit. North Dakota law requires rendering, composting, ...

A crispy fish and chips special, charred cabbage dish, and broiled oysters showcase local ingredients at Rory’s Place ...