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 …
Proper disposal is crucial to a garden’s health and visual appeal, whether you’re pruning branches or disposing of scale-infested cherry laurel. There are three main methods for getting rid of …
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 …
There’s a composting style for every personality; active composting is for those gardeners who want to produce consistent piles of high-quality black gold, while passive composting is for those gardeners …
One of the most common pieces of advice for improving soil is to add compost. It improves drainage in clay soil, and it helps sandy soil form aggregates that hold …