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…
Does Compost Help Grass Grow? Ah, the pleasure of a lush lawn! The way it feels under your bare feet. Its fresh smell after being mowed. How it invites you to sprawl out and cloud watch. But keeping your lawn green and growing takes work. So on top of mowing, watering, and protecting it from…
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…
It can be tricky to decide what is the best medium for starting seeds and growing seedlings. You know that compost is a wonderful substance with a multitude of benefits for soil and plant health. But can compost be used for planting seeds? For most of us, the answer isn’t clear. For example, some experts…
Can you grow in compost alone? It’s a fairly common question and a bit of a mystery for most of us. Compost provides so many benefits, so why not just plant directly into compost without soil? Will you end up with more bountiful crops this way? In this article, I’ll explain what you need to…
Perhaps you’re new to composting and are curious about methods other than the traditional bin or open heap. Or maybe you’ve been using the same composting method for years and now want to shake things up. Whatever your situation, I’ll let you into a world of composting options. From jazzed-up compost bins and recipes for…
The demand for high-quality compost in our gardens is a constant challenge for many gardeners, especially those growing food crops. One method of having a continuous supply of nutrient-rich compost is to use a continuous composter. Continuous composting is a method that will give you a constant supply of compost. Still, it can take some…
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…
You might be wondering what type of compost is best suited to your gardening needs. And there’s a surprisingly wide range of different types of compost you can use. Which can make things pretty confusing. In fact, I would even say that no one type of compost is the same as another! After all, the…