Troubleshooting

What you need to know about creating an optimal composting ecosystem.

Troubleshooting Lasagna Gardening

Troubleshooting Lasagna Gardening

As fun and easy as Lasagna Gardening can be, you may encounter a few bumps in the road. Here are tricks of the trade from a Master Composter.

Compost Pile Stinks

Compost Pile Stinks

No matter how big your compost piles, or how numerous, done right they need not stink. Follow these tips for avoiding foul-smelling compost in your backyard.

Compost Pile is Decomposing Too Slowly

Compost Pile is Decomposing Too Slowly

If you think your compost pile is decomposing too slowly, make sure you are turning it often enough and maintaining the right balance of ingredients.

Compost Pile is Too Wet

Compost Pile is Too Wet

If you think your compost pile is too wet, here’s how to troubleshoot excess moisture, as well as preventive measures to keep it from happening again.

Compost Pile is Too Dry

Compost Pile is Too Dry

If you think your compost pile is too dry, wind conditions and temperature could be playing a role, or you may need to add more water and/or nitrogens.

How to Ask for Composting Advice

How to Ask for Composting Advice

When it comes to asking for composting advice, avoid general inquires and concentrate instead on the specifics of your situation.

Troubleshooting Problems with Worm Bins

Troubleshooting Problems with Worm Bins

Whatever your worm bin problem — from foul odor, to excess moisture, to the dreaded “worm crawl” — these troubleshooting tips will help.