I only learned about ericaceous compost recently when I started to get interested in blueberry plants. Confused ? So was I at first. But it’s really not that complicated. In this article I’ll explain everything you need to know about ericaceous compost, what it is, which plants need ericaceous compost, how to make it, and…
You look confused ! And I totally understand… In the gardening world, the proper use of compost and fertilizers can be bewildering. But in a few minutes all will become clear ! I’m going to explain the essential differences between fertilizers and compost. So next time you meet your gardening pals you can astound them…
Confused about compost starters ? I certainly was when I first heard about them. When you begin composting, you might notice after a few weeks that your compost doesn’t seem to be turning into “compost” ! So you get frustrated and start looking for solutions to “speed up” your organic rotting experiment. This is when…
If you’re like me and you enjoy cooking, then you produce an abundance of food scraps every time you’re in the kitchen! Just about all types of organic refuse makes excellent compost material. And composting household scraps is a great way to make something beneficial for your plants, while reducing your home’s weekly waste production…
When I first started composting, one of my biggest concerns was that it would stink. But by following the right composting rules, you can have an odor-free compost bin without much difficulty. Does compost smell? A correctly maintained compost bin shouldn’t give off much odor. If you find your compost smells strongly like ammonia, rotting…
When I first started composting, I asked myself a few questions. Like what are the advantages of composting, and is it really worth it? The answer is definitely yes! Composting has several significant benefits. It can help the environment by reducing landfill waste and erosion. It keeps your lawn and garden healthy by controlling weeds…
It’s that time of year again when the leaves begin to fall. And you’ve probably figured out that dry leaves are an excellent source of brown composting material. But what’s the best way to store dry leaves for compost? At certain times of the year gardeners often find themselves lacking brown, carbon rich material. Which…
Compost can become dry at times. And as you probably know, this can slow down the process of decomposition, drastically! Below I’m going to talk about how to judge the moisture content of your compost bin, and how to remedy dry compost problems. So is your compost too dry? If you see very little or…
If, like myself, you compost a lot of your kitchen waste, you inevitably ask yourself whether you can compost dairy products like cheese, cream, or even milk. After all… All food is organic and ends up rotting… Right? So can you compost dairy products? Dairy seems to be one of the food types that traditional…
Most people recommend against the addition of bread to a compost pile. But stale bread is organic just like any other kitchen waste, and rots just the same. This can leave people wondering if it’s really a good idea to include bread, or if they should leave it out altogether. So, can you compost bread?…