Alexandre Valente 
Have you ever wondered if you can toss paper towels in the compost, or if they’re going to cause problems once in there? The answer isn’t absolutely straightforward, so it’s no surprise if you’re hesitating with your hand over the compost caddy. After all, they are made of paper, but will they just break down …
Even experienced compost enthusiasts sometimes pause and wonder about the things they are adding to their compost heap. While composting can be extremely simple – just pile up organic material outdoors – it can also be complicated in terms of what you should and shouldn’t add and the consequences of doing so. If you’re thinking …
If you’re wondering about composting toilets, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about them, and while they’re complicated subjects that you can spend hours reading about, we’re going to cover some of the basics. Here are the 12 most asked questions about composting toilets: 1. What Are Composting Toilets And How Do They …
When it comes to the different kinds of compost for the garden, many people start feeling a little out of their depth. Few of us are experts on soil types and what plants need which nutrients, and if you’re starting to look at ericaceous compost, you might have some questions about it. 1. What Is …
Anyone who composts is likely to have run into the problem of dry compost from time to time – and it’s a frustrating one because it means your compost isn’t decomposing quickly, if at all. You get stuck with a pile of dry sticks and twigs and nothing much happens, no matter how long you …
If you are thinking about installing a composting toilet in your home, on your property, or in a moving vehicle such as an RV, you need to know whether there are any legalities that surround such installations in your state – or states you may be traveling into. Some places legislate composting toilets to try …
Have you ever wondered about composting toilets and how cost-effective they are? Of course, prices vary from toilet to toilet, but it is possible to pin down some average costs depending on the sort of toilet that you choose to install. Besides installation, make sure you consider the costs of maintaining a composting toilet over …
Gardeners and farmers often talk about composting, but most people don’t really understand what composting is or why it’s important. You have soil that is naturally heterogeneous for a variety of reasons. It is composed of many different ingredients and they come in different concentrations. Compost is man-made, not natural like soil. Does that mean …
If you’ve got cork from anything – such as perhaps a wine bottle or a champagne bottle – you might be wondering whether you can put the cork in your compost bin. Will it break down and disappear? Could it potentially harm your compost? In short, yes, cork can decompose because it is a natural …
Anyone dipping their toes into the composting world may be wondering whether you can compost rotten food, or whether this could cause problems in the compost bin or your garden. You may be worried that spreading mold spores and bacteria through the compost heap could contaminate or damage the soil, and spread the infection to …