Learning how to hot compost isn't just a trendy new garden fad; it's also one of the easiest and quickest ways to make compost (which, incidentally, is one of the best mulches for a vegetable garden).

Like anything, it’s always best to know why you’re doing something before you decide how to do it. Without knowing why you’re mulching, it’s hard to know how to properly mulch.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Like anything, it’s always best to know why you’re doing something before you decide how to do it. Without knowing why you’re mulching, it’s hard to know how to properly mulch.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Like anything, it’s always best to know why you’re doing something before you decide how to do it. Without knowing why you’re mulching, it’s hard to know how to properly mulch.