Mushroom compost and cow manure are two soil supplements containing animal droppings with multiple uses in the garden. When mature, they both look like rich soil and smell earthy. But what makes mushroom compost and manure different, and is one better than the other? Let’s measure these soil nourishers against each other to see if…
You may have heard that urine is good for your plants. And as a compost enthusiast, this may have given you a bright idea! Can you recycle urine and add benefits to your composting process? If so, how should you do it, and are there any dangers when adding urine to compost? Below I’ll give…
If you’ve ever monitored fingernail clippings, you’ll know they look the same as the day you clipped them, even months later. You might then wonder whether fingernails decompose (and if not, what happens to all the little bits people worldwide keep snipping off their nails?). The most basic composting rule says you should only compost…
If you’re lucky, your grass just keeps growing. That does, of course, mean you need to spend lots of time mowing. And you’re stuck with a lawn’s worth of clippings afterward! Composting is the most beneficial way to recycle grass clippings. But what’s the best way to turn this valuable resource into compost? I’ve got…
Fruit and veg scraps are usually welcomed into compost piles. They’re one of the most readily available sources of greens – the nitrogen-rich organic wastes essential to successful composting. However, pineapple is one fruit often singled out for being potentially troublesome in compost. There are a few reasons many people think twice before throwing pineapple…
I have to admit… I’m a bit of a wine fan! This means I tend to accumulate a fair amount of wine corks. And because I’m an avid composter, I often look at things around me differently. For example, I’m forever asking myself, “can I compost that?” So, of course, that question naturally applies to…
Some people consider cotton burr compost as a bit of a miracle compost solution! Fans of this kind of compost say it’s “ahead of the class” or “a cut above the rest.” So what makes this soil amendment so good? In this article, we’ll look at precisely what cotton burr compost is and why you…
Both worm castings and compost take a certain amount of effort to produce. But is one better than the other? Should you try making more worm compost or just stick to classic composting? And is there really a significant difference between these two substances? In this article, I’ll explain in detail how these two things…
You have to admit… They look very similar. But the compost you make at home and the stuff you buy in bags have a few fundamental differences. It’s kind of like comparing a chef’s patisserie with a home-baked cake! But the underlying question is, “Which one is better”? The pro stuff or your own humble…
A dog can be a faithful companion, and most of us love our pets dearly. But let’s face it… They are also poop machines! Picking up after them can be a tiresome chore. And I am sure many gardening dog owners have looked at a steaming pile on their freshly mowed lawn and wondered if…