(CBS DETROIT) - Raking up fallen leaves can be a fun fall activity or a challenging chore. While most homeowners rake leaves for curbside disposal, many are turning to composting, a simple and ...

Coffee grounds are full of organic matter. To reap the benefits, compost them first so your plants have access to all the nutrients. Getty Images If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your ...

A pilot program under way at the Laramie landfill aims to produce compost on a large scale, and we’re not talking eggshells and coffee grounds at this operation. By combining biosolids with wood chips ...

Coffee grounds are full of organic matter. To reap the benefits, compost them first so your plants have access to all the nutrients. If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your morning or ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Did you know that you are asked to not throw away your old fruit and vegetable scraps or egg shells or coffee grounds? You’re actually encouraged to use them in composting ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

A: It won’t hurt, or help, in low amounts like that. One to two cups of grounds a day isn’t enough to affect the soil’s pH that quickly. While coffee grounds are high in nirtorgen, they’d be more ...

Unsupported opinions say: Fresh wood chips from live trees leach nitrogen from the soil and must be accompanied by soil amendments when used on plantings; and fresh wood chips should be composted ...