Gardening

I’ve been researching active vs. cold composting and the slower decomposition of organic material in an anaerobic environment. This got me to wondering what would happen if there were a …

When deciding on a weed barrier for a flower bed or garden, one idea that comes up often is the use of Pine Straw. This offers quite a lot of …

Do you have old bags of peat moss lying around in your garage or greenhouse? Have you wondered if was still good to use? It stinks throwing something away that …

My Journey On An (Almost) Desert Island. Last year, our family moved to an island off the coast of Los Angeles, California. I was excited to learn that they had …

If you are on a tight budget and looking for a simple way to automatically water your garden or lawn, I found an inexpensive and easy to use device that …

A common question posed by those new to composting is Can I compost rotten fruits and vegetables? While this seems like a simple question, the answer is quite complicated. Why? …

There are two different composting strategies, and they have much more to do with your personality type than they do with desired outcomes. If you want to be able to …

Newspaper is a versatile, beneficial material in your garden or landscape. It is also a material that can cause many problems if it is not prepared properly. Newspaper will have …

I have been looking into the concept of shallow till compost and have learned quite a bit about how this approach helps to improve your soil. I’m always looking for …

Compost and potatoes have a complicated relationship. If you want to compost potatoes, it will be somewhat risky and require a more active composting strategy. However, if you want to …