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Composting allows gardeners to turn inedible fruits and vegetable scraps into organic garden fertilizer.… More
In all working composters, the material inside must be turned frequently. A tumbler makes… More
Composting allows you to take organic materials and re-use them in the soil on… More
Citrus trees are from the botanical family Rutacae, which originated in tropical and subtropical… More
Also called activators, compost starters help jump-start the microbial breakdown of the organic materials… More
...rst thing that comes to mind when you think about compost, slimy green pond… More
Instead of throwing away your yard waste, compost it and create a nutrient-rich soil… More
...play an important role in helping produce fertile compost for your garden. Understanding the… More
...tire look of the lawn and landscaping may suffer. Compost can help restore some… More
Making compost from leaves, twigs, garden debris and kitchen scraps creates loose friable soil… More
...se some plants, including tomatoes, to wilt. Some compost aficionados are reluctant to compost… More
...k farm, you should have the materials you need to compost manure. Although the… More
...ief, nuts actually make a wonderful addition to a compost pile. Their meat adds… More
Composting meat is generally considered a bad idea for two reasons: First, meat produces… More
composting can be accomplished one of two ways: cold processing compost and hot processing… More
...o grow. However, when given a good application of compost, they are likely to… More
...ck manure is beneficial to your garden and to the care of livestock. Manure… More
You can set your compost bin in either the sun or in the shade,… More
Compost is a product that results from the decomposition of organic material used as… More
Compost is an organic material that results from the action of micro-organisms on plant… More
Fuji apple trees do not require specialized care other than needing 300 to 400 chill… More
Almost any plant or animal can be put into a compost pile, with some examples… More
To make compost, gather grass clippings and yard trash into a pile, mix it with… More
... from a fish aquarium and household garbage. Make compost tea with tips from a… More
...both humans and plants. Learn how to make organic compost in this free gardening video… More
..., watering the plant frequently and using quality composted potting soil. Give the plant food… More
Compost a yard or garden by digging up the soil around plants or in open… More
Tropical plants prefer warm temperatures, so it's important for indoor tropical plants to never be… More
Care for indoor plants by providing at least some natural or artificial light, avoiding letting… More
To make compost tea, place store-bought compost or homemade compost in a barrel, add water… More
Caring for a hardy lily pond plant requires digging them up in the winter to… More
Using compost from compost heaps or compost bins for mulch, the amount to use and… More
Learn when compost heaps or compost bins are ready depending on the temperature and climate… More
Add trees to compost heaps or compost bins, learn about using a chipper to make… More
Starting compost heaps or compost bins, learn to mix everything up what containers to use… More
Learn to make compost heaps or compost bins and starting compost from natural debris in… More
Use compost bins for gardens, learn about a plastic tote bin and using grass or… More
Learn how to compost a garden of perennial plants and flowers in this gardening video… More
Learn about using compost on your garden in this free gardening video about growing your… More
...er can help add healthy nutrients to your organic compost pile. Learn some tips for… More
Learn how to start and maintain a garden in this free gardening video. More
Air is an important ingredient in compost. Learn how, and how often, to aerate (turn… More
Learn how to compost daylilies in this free gardening video. More
Carbon is an important ingredient in compost. Find out why, and get tips on composting… More
...'s important to plan the location of your organic compost pile in order to best… More
How do you know when your organic compost in your compost bin is ready to… More
Learn how to start and maintain a garden in this free gardening video. More
Using compost in your garden can make your flowers and plants thrive! Get tips on… More
...tures should you look for when buying or making a compost bin? Find out and… More
Get tips for using your own homemade organic compost in your garden, plus learn how… More
Organic compost is a great way to rejuvenate and stimulate plant growth within your garden.… More
Find out what the ingredients of good compost are, plus learn how microorganisms break down… More
...n the ground right now. We got a bunch of organic compost to amend some areas, but these raised beds are completely new and empty. Can we plant directly into the raised beds if they are filled… More
Hi all! I have a home composter which has produced some lovely compost over the winter. However, over the last couple of days, every time I take the cover off, swarms of what look like fruit flies emerge :mad: . I'm not sure that they are actually fruit flies, but… More
They are definitely earthworms - but I thought a compost should get hot? Not hot enough to deter worms? Is it bad that the compost is very heavy and wet? THe size does shrink, so I'm assuming that means the organic material is breaking down... STacey More
...e were baby bunnies underneath a layer of it. It scared the heck out of me!! I just put the layer back on top of them. My question is, will the momma… More
...g my coffee grinds straight out my window into my compost pile for several years now. My question, is this good or bad? More
...ello :) A couple of weeks ago we decided to start composting. Without a lot of space to work with in our yard, my husband and I opted for a large yard waste trash car with wheels on it and he drilled quite a few holes all over it for… More
I would like to start making some compost. I am totally new to the process and have no idea where to begin. I have several questions for whomever can help. 1. Is a compost bin the best way to go? If so, how big of a bin should I get?… More
We are planning to do some intensive vegetable gardening and need to figure out how to not to spend a ton of money on feeding our plants. We have got our soil tested from a lab and need to make years worth of amendments. Thus we are looking to go… More
I am curious about seeds in the compost pile. I have pulled up my broccoli and lettuce and radishes. If I put them in my compost pile will they be growing next season? A friend dropped a load of cow manure into my garden for me when I wasn't home,… More
Hello, As the subject line says, I am a relative compost newbie, and could use any advice. We started our compost bin this spring -- it's a black plastic, covered bin with rows of ventilation holes at regular intervals (bought from Gardens Alive on sale). We add coffee grounds and… More
So in all my reading it talks about adding compost to your flower beds in the spring and fall. I kind of feel stupid asking this but...how do I add it to an already established flower bed that needs the nutrients? Do I pull all the mulch out of the… More
I have had a composter for 7 months and no compost yet. What I am I doing wrong it is just dry leaves and grass in there? I have a stand composter that must be tumbled by hand I do that occasionally and try to give kitchen scraps weekly. I… More
Okay, I started attempting composting this winter. I was doing really well about stirring it regularly. Well, we started a little remodel project in our house and I got lax about stirring it and adding to it. I guess it has been about a month since I had done anything… More
As stated in a couple of other forums, I am brand new at this gardening business. We have 2 acres with 110 trees, most of which are live oaks. Needless to say, too many to rake or pick up, so I grind them up with the mower. We have just… More
I am getting a new compost bin tomorrow and it is FREE. WOOHOO. Getting it thru reuseit.com. I just have to go pick it up. Finally a real compost bin and it collapses for easier moving. Now I won't have to keep using my old wash machine tub. :0 More
Okay, I started my compost on August 13th in a rolling type bin. I think it's pretty full & moist (compost sticks together) but it doesn't seem to be doing anything else. There's no odor but last I checked there was still some lettuce in there that still looked like… More
... behind my garden that i dump any thing that will compost. Does any one else do this ? Every spring i have compost i add to the garden. Really don't have a weed problem doing it this way. More
I have been warned against using citrus in compost pile. I have been throwing all types of citrus in there. What are the affects? Does it make my compost more acidic? Do the rinds just take a long time to compost? More
Bins and tumblers I think are ok for folks who live on city lots, have limited space and all. For folks like me who have bitten off more than they can chew in terms of garden space, such things are not sufficient. At a former property I had big maple… More
... SHOW WHO GREW HUGE PRIZE WINNING VEGTALBLES WITH COMPOST TEA.HAS ANYONE OUT THERE TRIED THIS AND DOES IT REALLY WORK? I HAVE SOME BREWING I THOUGHT I'D GIVE IT A TRY, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THOUGH, SOMEBODY LET ME KNOW SOMETHING More
...my first garden ever. My mom and I also started a compost pile, but quickly realized we were in over our heads.… More
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...ce I posted here! Some years back I built a 3 bin composter, works great. Have a question though... guy across the street had several bull pines dropped and stumps ground up. So, I have an opportunity for quite a bit of pine grindings… More
... to chop up kitchen waste before adding it to the compost tumbler. I put egg shells, veggie peelings, etc, in the blender, add a little rain barrel water and hit the puree button on the… More
I was thinking buying a 55 gal. plastic drum and cutting it into sections and putting different wires in between. Any better ideas??? More
Well, it looks like my compost pile is finally composting... Yea.... I was turning it the other day, a mouse ran out from underneath and then I saw at the end of my pitch fork a smaller one.. :( I didn't see it yesterday, maybe they moved. I have to… More
Ok so my flower bed is 12ft by 6ft. How much compost would you add to a clay soil? More
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