Most gardeners, even those new to gardening, are aware of the importance of using compost to feed their plants. There are many ways that compost can be applied in your gardening. So many that it can become confusing to know which technique to use in every situation! Should you just lay it on top of…
These days we should all be composting! And if you’re conscientious about recycling, you know it needs to be done. But maybe you’re one of those gardeners who lack space, time, or just don’t like looking after compost heaps! In that case, you might be missing out on an easy and clean way to compost…
It’s getting hot! You didn’t expect your compost pile to reach such high temperatures. So much so that you’re beginning to get worried that it might combust into flames! People new to composting may have concerns about fire risks. So should you really be concerned? There are several types of composting, but only one method…
Imagine my surprise. Opening up my compost bin one day, I found a bunch of weeds growing in my compost! Weeds have evolved to become highly adept at surviving. Often, they out-perform the plants we actually want to grow! Yes… You can dig them up, chop them into pieces, and torture them any way you…
Gardening in raised beds gives the gardener a significant level of control over the growing environment for their plants. But since you are not planting in the ground, you need to provide the best possible soil health for your plants. Compost can help you achieve this. It can improve nutrient availability, drainage, and water retention…
Do you want to know about underground compost bins, but you’re unsure where to begin? There are lots of subtleties to using this kind of subterranean system. And if you get it wrong, it could lead to problems further down the line! But what if you could set up an in-ground compost bin in just…
For some gardeners, maintaining compost just seems like a lot of work. Balancing greens and browns. Getting the moisture level just right. Regularly turning over the compost. Pfew! But you’ll be glad to know there’s an easier way! In-ground composting is perhaps one of the simplest ways to make compost. From burying food scraps in…
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…
I understand… It’s a pity to waste things! At the end of the growing season, you have containers filled with used compost or leftover compost you didn’t get around to exploiting. And what about those last few scoops of compost that seem to have lost their vigor? Can you still use them, or are they…