Knowing what materials to put into compost can be a headache at times. When I started composting, I remember trying to figure out the perfect ingredients for my compost heap and whether certain materials would do good or bad! And it can be frustrating trying to find that information. So in an effort to provide…
Wait! Don’t chuck that banana peel in the trash; turn it into healthy food for your plants! Almost a third of the things we throw away are compostable, so setting up a compost bin is an excellent way to live greener. To get you started, here’s a beginner’s step-by-step guide to using a compost bin….
Autumn is one of the best times of the year for composting. But the things you need to do in the fall are slightly different from summer! This article will tell you the best composting practices to apply during this season. The guidelines below will put you on the right path if you want to…
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….
Many gardeners frequently ask, what’s the difference between compost and mulch? This can be confusing because the two words are sometimes used interchangeably. Sometimes, even experienced gardeners mix them up. This article will help you understand the differences between mulch and compost. I’ll show you whether you can use compost as a mulch, which is…
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…
There are many good reasons to compost. But composting can take ages. Sometimes a year or more for some people. If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering whether there’s any way to speed up the composting process and get your hands on that beautiful brown stuff quicker… I’ll explain some of the best tips and…
Many people avoid starting a compost bin because they don’t want to attract unwanted insects, such as fruit flies, to their garden and home. Don’t let this possibility prevent you from producing your own nutrient-rich compost! There are ways to discourage these critters from taking up residence in your compost bin! Whether you call them…
The act of turning compost can mean the difference between finished compost in just a few months, or waiting much longer for decomposition to happen. Turning influences composting speed, but it can also help resolve a number of common composting problems. And most of us want good quality compost quicker… Right ? So, in the…
You may have heard that putting soil in compost is the right thing to do. But knowing why, how much, or what type of soil you should add can be a bit confusing. Rest assured, the answers are pretty simple and here I’ll explain everything you need to know about the use of dirt in…