As you probably know… Compost can be applied to the garden and plants in various ways.  You may have heard of top-dressing, but what about side-dressing with compost? I can tell you’re intrigued! Here’s everything you need to know… How To Side-Dress Plants With Compost Side-dressing plants with compost supplies them with additional nutrients during…

So, you started your first compost pile in spring. And after some experimenting, you’re helping it break down your organic wastes at a healthy rate (well done!). But now it’s getting cooler, and you’re worried about what will happen to your thriving compost pile in the winter.  Good news: You don’t need to put a…

If you think you need a yard to compost, think again. You can become a zero-waste lifestyle wizard even if you live in a studio apartment.  Just by making compost! Food waste makes up about 25% of landfills, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. So, composting your kitchen scraps will earn you tons of…

Is your garden lawn looking frazzled? Want to make it your garden’s main attraction instead of the blemish it is now?  You don’t need powerful potions and powders. Instead, go back to basics and try something that’s been enhancing lawns for years and years: adding compost! Compost isn’t a cutting-edge treatment, but it’s enough to…

So… You know you should shred tough organic wastes before adding them to your compost (to make them break down faster).  But you usually give up halfway into chopping a pile of branches or slicing cardboard sheets.  It takes too much time and effort!  Save your time for something more enjoyable and spare yourself the…

It’s time! Your compost is finally ready.  But just because your compost is good to go doesn’t mean it’s the perfect moment to add it to your garden.  You’ll get better results from your compost if you wait till the time’s right to use it. Coming up: Your schedule for the top times to add…

It’s not hard to make compost. In fact, it’s one of the simplest things you can do for your garden. All you need is a little bit of space, some essential compost tools, and patience. In this article, I’ll discuss the essential compost equipment you need to get started and how to use it to…

​If you’re looking to start composting, one of the most important things to know is how to layer a compost bin. “Layering” is a traditional and dependable method for building compost. It’s like building a “compost sandwich” with varying strata of organic materials. By layering your compost, you’ll create the perfect environment for bacteria and…

Mushroom compost is typically used by mushroom growers as an organic, slow-release ​substrate for growing mushrooms. But apart from producing mushrooms, this type of compost also has other garden benefits, which prompts ​people to make this compost for themselves. If you don’t want to be “in the dark” about mushroom compost making, you can learn…

Compost tumblers are fast and convenient. They are an excellent no-mess, no-fuss way to start composting or add to your traditional composting methods.  But depending on the type of tumbler you use, this can affect the ingredients you should put inside. So sometimes, you need to be a little more discerning! If you want to…