I’ve heard experienced gardeners say that compost and topsoil are just the same things! I think that statement sums up the level of confusion about these two substances. After all, they look pretty similar. And you grow plants in both of them… Right? So what’s the big deal? Suppose you’re serious about growing healthy, disease-free…
White Worms in Compost (Is this Good or Bad?) Finding white worms in compost can be a startling discovery. Quite often, they appear in large groups. It almost looks like your compost is infested! But are these wiggly creatures something to worry about? Or just a normal part of the composting process? It’s certainly not…
Roses are among the most beautiful garden flowers and one of the most frequent plants that gardeners have difficulty growing successfully. Rose flowers may be attractive and enhance your garden’s beauty, but it costs the plant resources to produce the flowers. Adding the right compost to your roses can facilitate good blooms, but your roses…
If you’re new to the composting game, you’ve likely been warned you shouldn’t compost meat. The problem is, you’re more carnivore than herbivore, so a decent amount of your kitchen scraps come from animals, not plants. But it seems a shame to throw away those tough pieces of steak and not recycle them. Meat is…
Hot and cold compost are opposites in more than name. Actually, these composting methods are opposites in almost all ways. So what do they have in common? They both make compost! Plus, they both have upsides and downsides. I’ll break down the perks and pitfalls of these very different methods to help you decide whether…
Cold composting’s claim to fame is that it’s the most straightforward method for transforming organic waste into compost. This method doesn’t need much prep work, a watchful eye, or regular turning, making it a top pick for beginners. Its perks are clear, but are there downsides to cold composting? I’ll answer all your questions about…
Compost tumblers are a relatively new method for turning your kitchen and garden waste into top-quality compost. One of the benefits claimed by manufacturers to help market tumblers is how quickly they produce compost compared to other methods. But is this true, or is it just a sales pitch? After all… These systems can be…
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…