Composting Yard Waste

Fallen leaves, grass clippings, shrubbery trimmings and other landscape products, so-called “yard waste,” can be transformed into a valuable resource called compost. Compost improves the structure and moisture retention of most garden soils. By recycling yard wastes at home, you can reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. These efforts benefit the entire community and ultimately benefit your landscape.

Johnson County Extension Gardeners Resources

• Composting Made Easy

K-State Resources-Videos

• Composting: Choosing a Bin
• Composting: How Long Does it Take
• Composting: Making Black Gold
• Composting: Tips for Success
• Composting: Troubleshooting
• Composting: Two Common Methods
• Composting: What to Add
• Composting: Where to Use It

K-State Resources

• The Composting Process
• Making Compost, a Beginners Guide
• Recycling Grass Clippings

Other Resources

• Compost Bin Comparison Video: Testing Home Compost Units
• University of Missouri Extension

Extension Speakers Bureau
Extension Master Gardeners who are certified Master Composters are available to speak to civic and garden groups. See this page for more details.

Do You Have Questions?

Have questions? The Garden Hotline is staffed by trained EMG volunteers and Extension staff who will assist you with questions.

Phone: (913) 715-7050

Email: garden.help@jocogov.org