There’s no doubt about it! We’re bringing on climate change. Our demands for electricity, transport, and stuff to fill our homes create an ever-thicker blanket of greenhouse gasses around the earth, trapping the sun’s heat and triggering worrying changes in weather patterns. We’re responsible for speeding up climate change, but there’s an easy thing we…
If you’re into composting, it’s likely because you want to do a little something for the environment or create black gold to help your plants grow. Or probably both. Compost wins in both these areas. Though the way it boosts plant health might surprise you! It doesn’t work its magic on plants directly but rather…
It’s every gardener’s dream to have good quality topsoil! And good drainage is one of the essential characteristics of healthy garden soil. Poor drainage can lead to waterlogging or, inversely, soil that drains too quickly. Pretty bad situations for most plants! Most gardeners understand that compost is a valuable soil amendment for improving soil quality….
What gardener hasn’t heard of composting? Are you wondering if composting is worth the extra work? Is compost really any good for your plants? Over time what I learned was – yes, it is! To help you understand how compost helps plants, below, you’ll find a list of 10 reasons why composting is beneficial for…
When I first started composting, I asked myself a few questions. Like what are the advantages of composting, and is it really worth it? The answer is definitely yes! Composting has several significant benefits. It can help the environment by reducing landfill waste and erosion. It keeps your lawn and garden healthy by controlling weeds…