I’ve long been interested in the idea of indoor composting. I’ve tried my hand at several DIY approaches to this, including vermicomposting and Bokashi composting but each of these comes …
Leucothoe is a garden shrub known for its attractive foliage. However, as an acidic shrub, it needs acidic soil and compost to thrive. But what about ericaceous compost – does …
Although you may have added a blend of soil and soil mix to your raised garden bed, this might not be enough to give plants the correct nutrients they require …
The following email was received from a reader explaining their experience with the potentially invasive nature of red wiggler compost worms. Printed with permission. Hello Paul, I just read your …
Compost is the single most important ingredient in a healthy, thriving garden. Not only does it improve the soil, but it provides a convenient and purposeful way to recycle kitchen …
There is a great deal of confusion, especially for novice gardeners, about the differences between compost and mulch. After all, if mulch is made up of compostable materials, it seems …
Whether you are a new gardener or a seasoned veteran, you’re likely already familiar with the concept of composting: allowing fruit and vegetable scraps and healthy plant debris to decompose …
There is no shortage of gardening advice websites, videos, and books touting compost as the ultimate fix-all soil amendment. In fact, compost can improve or fix so many different garden …
Compost is by far the most important ingredient in a healthy garden. Experienced gardeners swear by an annual addition of compost for rich, dark soil. But, where does all of …
Composting is supposed to be the catch-all for food waste, but is it really safe to throw moldy, spoiled canned vegetables into the pile? How rotten is too rotten for …