more... > Publications > Catalog > Lawn & Garden > Backyard Composting > Backyard Composting - Wastes to Resources [Image: backyard composting] Which composting system is right for you? Find the answers and more in this helpful guide to composting. Basic Principles of Composting [Image: Basic Principles of Composting ] This publication explains the basic principles of composting including information on nutrients, oxygen, temperature, odors,and recipe calculations. Backyard Composting: Garbage Can Composter [Image: Backyard Composting: Garbage Can Composter] A garbage can composter is inexpensive and easy to build. It can be used for food or garden wastes. You do need to turn the wastes. Backyard Composting: Worm Composting Bin [Image: Backyard Composting: Worm Composting Bin] This composting system actually works. Materials list and instructions included.  more articles... Backyard Composting: Wire Mesh Bin [Image: Backyard Composting: Wire Mesh Bin] A wire mesh bin is inexpensive and easy to build out of either galvanized chicken wire or hardware cloth. Materials list and instructions are included. Backyard Composting: Wooden Box Bin [Image: Backyard Composting: Wooden Box Bin] A wooden box bin can be built inexpensively by using wooden pallets. Or you can use lumber to make a nicer bin. Materials list and instructions are included for making a compost box bin. Backyard Composting: Wood and Wire Three-Bin Turning Unit [Image: Backyard Composting: Wood and Wire Three-Bin Turning Unit] A wood and wire three-bin turning unit can be used to compost large amounts of yard, garden and kitchen wastes in a short time. Construction requires basic carpentry skills and tools. Materials list and instructions included. Backyard Composting: Cinder Block Multiple Bin [Image: Backyard Composting: Cinder Block Multiple Bin] A cinder block multiple bin looks like three cinder block holding units in a row. It is sturdy, and if you can find used cinder blocks, it is relatively inexpensive to build. Materials list and instructions included. Backyard Composting: Cinder Block Bin [Image: Backyard Composting: Cinder Block] A cinder block bin is sturdy, durable and easily accessible. Materials list and instructions are included. Backyard Composting: Composting Mulch [Image: Image of report] Mulch material does not have to be finished compost. But you can also mulch with compost. Materials list and instructions are included. Backyard Composting: Compost Mound [Image: Backyard Composting: Composting Mound] Yard wastes can be composted without a bin if you don’t mind the appearance of an uncontained compost mound in your yard. The only costs are your time and effort. Troubleshooting Your Compost Pile [Image: Troubleshooting Your Compost Pile] Troubleshooting: Symptoms, possible causes and prescriptions for your composting problems. Static Pile Backyard Composting [Image: Static Pile Backyard Composting] Follow these 12 easy steps to make and maintain your compost pile.