Winter is when most things in the garden slow down, including the compost heap. As temperatures drop and days get shorter, the microbes that work to break down organic matter in compost are far less active than they are during summer. Does this mean you can forget about your compost heap during winter and return…
Nothing makes a garden look sadder and more run-down than a brown, patchy lawn. A good solution is to give your lawn some intensive care with fertilizer and a generous amount of water. Sadly, there is no overnight solution, but some fertilizers work surprisingly fast! There are various types of lawn fertilizers on the market…
Having more worm castings than you know what to do with is a lucky problem! Thankfully, it is possible to store worm castings for later use. But how you store your precious worm compost is vital. Remember, those worm castings are not just packed with nutrients. They are full of life, beneficial bacteria, nematodes, protozoa,…
Compost shouldn’t stink. If yours smells bad, then something’s gone wrong. You can think of the smell as a warning sign – your compost’s calling for help! On the upside, for every stench, there’s a solution 🙂 But you must figure out what triggered the odor before you can fix it. Below I’ll share the…
Muddy soil looks terrible. But it can also impact how well plants will grow in the ground. If you have this problem in your garden, you’re probably wondering if there’s a way to amend this soggy situation! So how do you firm up swampy ground and improve its growth potential? In the article below, I…
I was at a garden brunch recently. As I was about to bite into a smoked salmon blini, my host suddenly apologized for a bare patch of soil close to where we were sitting. He lamented that he couldn’t get anything to grow there, no matter how many plants he tried. Perhaps you have a…
Your mountain of organic waste has finally transformed into a precious heap of black gold. Learn how to put your compost to good use. You’ll soon realize that is the secret ingredient to a spectacular, thriving garden and bountiful harvests. Compost serves multiple purposes and greatly enhances indoor plants or an outdoor garden. It can…
Your garden is filled with critters, large and small. Some are beneficial to the soil and the plants. Others cause problems for gardeners trying to grow certain things. But where do Springtails fit into this equation? Are they good or bad to have in your soil? Here’s the low-down of what you can expect if…
Most keen gardeners are interested in anything that enhances their gardening. Compost and manure are two of the most popular natural ways to nourish your plants. Both improve soil structure and add beneficial nutrients and microorganisms. Your garden deserves only the best. So, which is it – compost or manure? In this article I’ll unpack…
Only some people jump at the chance to start a worm bin. If the thought of thousands of worms munching food scraps on the verge of rotting makes you uneasy, you might be one of the people who needs convincing that a worm bin is a good idea. How’s this for a reason to drop…