Composting
Composting in Winter: Keep the Heap Working When It Is Cold and Wet
A heap that ran hot all summer goes quiet in May. Here is what actually slows down, why wet is a bigger problem than cold across southern Australia, and how to keep a winter heap working.
Composting for Beginners: How to Turn Scraps and Clippings into Good Soil
A plain-English guide to starting your first compost heap in an Australian backyard, from the greens and browns mix to fixing a smelly bin.
Trench Composting: Bury Your Scraps and Let the Soil Do the Work
No bin, no turning: dig a trench, fill it with scraps and clippings, cover it and let the soil do the work. Here is how to do it well in Australian conditions.
Dig and Drop Compost Holes: Composting Without a Heap
No heap, no bin: dig a hole, drop in a few days of scraps, cover it and move on. Here is how compost holes work and how to keep them tidy and rodent-free.
Food for the Soil: What Around the Home Can Feed Your Garden
Was it once alive and can it rot? Then it can probably feed your soil. A practical list of what to use, what to leave out, and where to find more.