Waste not, want not.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Composting takes readers step by step through the process of selecting the right compost container, filling it with the right "ingredients," maintaining the mix at the right temperature and humidity, and using the end product. Gardening has risen greatly in popularity in the last few years, with an added boost from first lady Michelle Obama, and so has composting, which is cheap, effective, and environmentally friendly .

Samples and More from This Book

Quick Guide: Choosing the Right Organic Mulch for Your Garden

Quick Guide: Grasscycling: How to Recycle Grass Clippings for Your Lawn