Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

If plain old composting isn’t cutting it for you, try using worms. Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into the landfill and to improve your soil. Each day, worms ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of two articles on worm composting. If you've wondered about disposing of your kitchen garbage in a worm box, the questions and answers that follow may be of interest ...