<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Compost ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/compost Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'They'll Ruin Your Compost, Smell and Attract Bacteria' – 10 Everyday Items that Should Never Go in Your Compost Bin, And What to Do With Them Instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/items-to-never-add-to-your-compost-bin TC5SbgeCGUevbirUwmzw2N Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:15:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts swear by this one fall compost boost – it supercharges soil, speeds up decomposition, and keeps compost active in winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-compost-boost-that-supercharges-soil 3FyAx7S8jxfmzCpnwTeebb Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:02:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Layering vs turning compost – what's the difference? Compost experts reveal which is the best technique ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/layering-vs-turning-compost 2ziHDy8XocEuVtNusx4aFd Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 composting myths experts don't want you to fall for – they warn these rumors will make your efforts unsuccessful ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/composting-myths AemeDgpqxqzXbxuxWJX4eF Fri, 30 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my compost heap not heating up? Composting experts share 5 causes and how to quickly fix this common issue ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-compost-heap-not-heating-up aAFgkhivWdfkuymjycU8ac Mon, 26 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a first-time composter and this beginner-friendly compost tumbler is the essential I've been looking for – it's currently 57% off at Wayfair, too ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/wayfair-compost-tumbler kewduFEMkgAZn4zCdPo5pQ Sun, 25 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to buy a compost bin – expert tips to help you pick a plastic, wood, or tumbler bin for your yard waste ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-buy-a-compost-bin WzCqM66PVX4hahPxPee32Y Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is bokashi composting? How to get started with this Japanese gardening method ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-bokashi-composting J9hxvBxmaPR4RqXwAZEYRD Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:30:30 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter composting hacks – 5 easy shortcuts to create organic matter in time for spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/winter-composting-hacks N2AFDAfesRGGjMwfRR3tGe Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's the most wasteful time of the year – so instead of throwing away your holiday trash, turn these 5 items into nutritious compost for your plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/festive-waste-you-can-compost vyZUaxyLa9G996wo2bZEAR Sat, 14 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop compost freezing in winter – 5 ways to keep your heap productive during the coldest months ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-stop-compost-freezing-in-winter CVW7Rwu2LQn6nAPcoBzLSK Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are tea bags compostable? Here's why you should think twice about adding them to your heap ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-tea-bags-compostable GzmMamP7NrJYzBD4JVQjVE Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you compost weeds? Experts share top tips for safely adding weeds to your heap, plus which ones never to compost ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-compost-weeds YFvdSFmWQoxVym5zR7k3pi Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Compost experts reveal the best time to start a compost heap – here's when you should put your food scraps to good use ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-time-to-start-a-compost-heap zQFcNFz7NRNyTZghHaoHqj Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to compost pumpkins – a valuable ingredient for feeding your plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-compost-pumpkins fRK5YfQcyHBUvMPyBxpBAm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:54:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 18 composting tips I learned while spending a day with no dig expert Charles Dowding ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/charles-dowding-composting-tips SNUavEP6J5JTWe7rBKKSp6 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:00:10 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop compost smelling bad – 5 expert methods to keep unpleasant odors away ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-stop-compost-smelling-bad MjxRAknfaknstrQrmoqBV4 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to speed up composting – 7 expert methods to quickly break down your pile ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-speed-up-composting shtbezcPyu3qiRgxs4iofb Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hot composting – an expert guide on how to get fresh compost in 28 days ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hot-composting tji5eY8qGnVBZvqd6VMw84 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:00:04 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to maintain compost over winter – 5 expert ways to keep it nutrient-rich and in top condition ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-maintain-compost-over-winter nGtC2xxRrkJQVMkdkuQC5V Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:39 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:59:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to incorporate a compost bin into your yard – expert advice for styling these tricky garden fixtures ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/compost-bin aPGVRfvDNR6Pux8V5TEx2U Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:00:13 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an eco-savvy product expert: I'm not convinced by this countertop composter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/lomi-home-countertop-composter cyRDBjKXx8AZRNswmHwLb9 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:00:53 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a shortcut to DIY composting? Martha Stewart's recipe is fail-safe and so easy ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/martha-stewart-shortcut-to-diy-composting 7droMc3fZW54cK5MVqnQ5Y Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:00:26 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:28:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Composting mistakes – 6 errors to avoid for a successful result ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/composting-mistakes ekc6xjXTwcfvLhNX8LJudG Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:58 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should I use compost on a lawn? Lawn care experts give their verdict ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/should-i-use-compost-on-a-lawn Rnziue6NM9SXpKF5kSRBYJ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:45 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ What not to put in a wormery – 6 foods to keep off the menu when making compost ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-not-to-put-in-a-wormery tnxVbbfK3LvcYmDf8dUpqR Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:36 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Unusual compost ingredients – 10 surprising options to add to your heap ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/unusual-compost-ingredients c6jH2YsFeipyXbpvzsmfYf Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:00:32 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Peecycling' is the latest sustainable gardening trend – but should you be peeing on your compost to improve it? ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-put-urine-on-compost WHsyM8NjMayvEscx63NDRL Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:15:41 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lasagna gardening – an expert guide to this no-dig method for compost-rich beds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/lasagna-gardening P2oN4Vwse5WSuD3PkaqBAY Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:00:12 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 types of mulch for gardening success – from homemade compost to pretty pebbles ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/types-of-mulch 7eoW2nkUdjwaE26eYVVSa8 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:06 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:34:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why I wanted a wormery for compost – and how it's transformed my veg patch ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-i-wanted-a-wormery-for-compost-and-how-its-transformed-my-veg-patch KKhhjo7ZqMgFZ443citeAg Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:57 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sebastian Cox reveals why composting is important – and how you can do it at home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/sebastian-cox-on-composting s3yLaNpPvpuXMbsD8K4NQ Mon, 30 May 2022 17:00:03 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make a composter –an easy step by step guide ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-a-composter iPo554zCu6wUGJX6MQQw77 Sat, 28 May 2022 12:00:09 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use a wormery for compost – a beginner's guide to worm composting ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-a-wormery-for-compost ZtBJyVeR7bKJAGm7EnLebE Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:00:15 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ This garden expert's secret will help you avoid a common compost mistake ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/common-compost-mistake-to-avoid fALyfHsq8YoxZuw7PJjzGK Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:45:26 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make compost –the expert guide ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-make-compost biTsMfJJE8oJy4eBgm6TeS Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:58 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:52:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to use ashes in the garden – for composting, improving soil and more ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/ashes-in-the-garden MoQh2ao48tr2WiAqkbvMoE Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:55 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don's warning about compost – heed his advice or risk attracting rats ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/monty-don-compost-heap-tips-and-warning iB6jjPghTrPMWuwxChcq8o Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:30:08 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:15:25 +0000