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Pick a good mulch groundcover for your yard

When choosing mulch, "The coarser the better," according to Al Shay, an instructor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University.

Aug 2, 2013 | News story

Clueless about compost? Expert shares timely tips

Use the 'one-third' system for easy composting

Kym Pokorny | Nov 13, 2015 | News story

Slow, cool composting is the easy way

Cool composting is slow but effective

Oct 15, 2010 | News story

Calculating Compost Bulk Density

Instructions for measuring compost bulk density

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Answers to 3 common compost problems

If treated right, billions of microorganisms turn garden debris into black gold.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 27, 2018 | News story

Composting with Worms

This publication provides step-by-step methods for successful worm composting at home. It includes a concise explanation of specific worm physiology, kinds of bins to use and how to set them up, what to feed the...

Sam Angima, Michael Noack, Sally Noack | Oct 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Backyard Composting

Gardeners have long made and used compost because of the way it improves garden soil. Today, home composting is a cornerstone of sustainable living. We transform yard debris and food scraps into a valuable soil amendment and close the recycling loop in our own backyard.

Dan M. Sullivan, Craig Crogger, Andy Bary | Apr 2017 | Online resource

Compost in the backyard

Quick tips for composting your kitchen, yard and garden waste.

Aug 2017 | Article

Use worms to speed up the composting process

Red wigglers are the wonder worms of composting. In areas where naturally formed compost takes forever to develop, inviting actual worms into your home via vermicomposting may be worthwhile.

Nicole Sanchez | Oct 2019 | Article

Composting with worms

Information about how to use worms to compost.

Dec 2017 | Article