How to compost at home I love keeping a backyard compost bin. It's like magic. You dump in a bunch of waste, wave your wand/shovel, and voila! Out comes beautiful, rich soil loaded with beneficial nutrients and packed with earthworms. I think of it like frugal fertilizer; plants are crazy about it. Compost improves the soil's structure and moisture retention, while slowly releasing into the soil to boost the plant's growth and ability to fight diseases. However, if there was an award for World's Laziest Composter, I would be in serious medal contention. I love the results of a backyard compost bin, but I don't have the time or desire to make Keep Reading