Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in your compost bin? How can you get rid of maggots if they become a problem?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This image provided by Bokashi Living shows kitchen scraps being added to a bokashi composting bucket. (bokashiliving.com via AP) ...

If you want to help take care of the planet, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable bags ...

Why toss cardboard into a bin when it could literally feed the earth beneath your feet? That plain brown box sitting in the ...

Fall is a good time of the year to build your compost pile, as I mentioned in this column two weeks ago. Here is how to go about creating “black gold” for your garden next spring. First of all, the ...

In "Compost after Reading," a history of how humans have managed the decomposition process to replenish soil through the ages ...

Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring almost every month, making own compost ...

A new form of “green burial” is gaining attention, but its use along the river raises questions about transparency, ethics ...