If you’re not used to separating your organic food scraps for compost collection—which became mandatory in New York City in 2025—you probably think it is gross or overwhelming, but I’m here to tell ...

Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment or a degree in soil ...

Blending kitchen scraps with water makes quick compost to feed plants. Chop up and freeze compostable kitchen waste to make large batches. Pour blender compost around plants, or into trenches, compost ...