Stinky compost? Here's what's causing the odors and how to make your compost pile smell better.

Contrary to popular belief, compost piles aren’t supposed to smell bad, and a well-kept compost heap should smell just a little earthy. However, compost can start to smell like rotten eggs, ammonia, ...

A compost pile should feel alive. It should hum with energy, steam on cool mornings, and quietly transform scraps into dark, crumbly gold. When that heat disappears, the whole process stalls out, and ...

There are several reasons you might have old compost laying around, like a neglected compost bin or old bags you didn't use.