It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

Is your compost pile at risk of overflowing? Yeast might be the solution to this problem. When dissolved and poured over the compost, yeast can work wonders. myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka ...

Which compost starter is best? Globally, food waste contributes 8%-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. One way to mitigate food waste in your home is to start a home compost bin, which not only keeps ...

The very best time of year to begin composting is in the fall, because of the surplus of dried fall leaves and the combination of both fresh and decaying organic materials. To develop a successful ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Dumping organic food scraps into the compost bin (Photo: Gettyimages) Singaporeans aren't known for actively developing sustainable habits since young. While the older generation did engage in ...