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Composting produces nutrient-rich organic material that, when combined with soil, makes an ideal planting… More
compost requires anywhere from one month to two years to form. Traditional garden compost… More
composting turns household and yard waste into nutrient-dense fertilizer. You can use finished compost… More
Worm composting in British Columbia is no different than worm composting anywhere else. However,… More
...s tree, coffee makes an excellent addition to the compost pile. More
Composting is an excellent way to improve your garden soil while reducing waste. If… More
Early composters did not pile up their compost or leave it in bins. Instead,… More
...well in a backyard and also produce nutrient-rich compost enhancements for gardens, even in… More
Worms used in composting consume vegetable scraps, rinds and peels at one end and… More
All organic materials will naturally turn to compost over time. The practice of actively… More
Any experienced gardener will tell you that compost is essential to create a good… More
Newspaper is biodegradable, so that when it is composted it turns into nutritious, mineral-rich… More
Though composting can offer a virtually endless amount of fertilizer for almost no financial… More
...cuttings and fruit and vegetable peelings to your compost bin. Green refers not only… More
Compost is organic material that has decomposed. Completely decomposed organic material looks like soil… More
Composting requires a balance of materials to make the soil-like end product. Micro-organisms, worms,… More
...rdening, shares some of his secrets of successful composting. More
How to make and use compost. Includes troubleshooting chart. More
How to make and use compost. Includes troubleshooting chart. More
Gardeners make their own compost to increase heat in a hoop house and practice organic… More
Grow orchids in a pot by recreating the natural environment using bark as a base… More
...oil for bonsai plants is any soil that is made of composted tree bark or… More
Starting a compost pile for the garden is easy by gathering up dying plants, leaves… More
When keeping a compost pile, keep mixing it up to incorporate the different materials and… More
Why to avoid manure and bodily substances in compost heaps or compost bins in order… More
Starting compost heaps or compost bins, learn to mix everything up what containers to use… More
Learn about composting and why it is so important and ways to compost in this… More
Fix smelly compost heaps or compost bins by learning to give them enough oxygen and… More
Making compost heaps or compost bins and composting by using materials that are already in… More
Add leaves and grass to compost heaps or compost bins, learn ways to pick up… More
How to strengthen the drainage system for a raised garden bed; get professional tips and… More
Create your own organic compost and humates in order to assist in your garden's growth.… More
... ingredient to use when creating your own organic compost pile. Learn what dirt to… More
Compost needs a certain amount of water to break down correctly, but too much water… More
...'s important to plan the location of your organic compost pile in order to best… More
...tures should you look for when buying or making a compost bin? Find out and… More
...ellent material to use to create your own organic compost pile, while cleaning up your… More
Learn how to start and maintain a garden in this free gardening video. More
Composting can complement any gardening or farming you enjoy; take care of your garden or… More
Compost can help the plants in your organic garden thrive. Learn how to make and… More
Get tips on how to aerate your compost pile by turning and mixing it, plus… More
Learn about adding water and compost tips for spring vegetable garden in this free gardening… More
... need some enlightenment about ink going into the compost pile. We shred bills and junk mail and recycle them. There my compost pile sits barely being fed. Are the inks okay on this type of mail for composting? I've heard something about only using inks that are vegetable-based. More
We have acquired a large yard, with over 2 mowable acres. Unfortunately, the yard was no longer mowed as of mid summer. And the oodles of trees have dumped a thick layer of leaves all over it. Good news is in the past two weeks we have raked and mowed… More
My local nurserywoman recomended a simple way to compost without building a bin. I layered shredded paper, yard debris, kitchen scraps (vegetable,fruit,coffe grounds etc), spanish moss and horse manure. I watered it ( ha, ha - just before T S Fay arrived) and put a 6 x 6 sheet of… More
This weekend my dad took me and my hubby on a fishing trip to a friend of ours house and when i got there i was in a pasture with horses and cows and thought i wonder what they do with all this poop. I asked my dad if he… More
http://xrl.us/pdxv http://xrl.us/q7gy 24 July 2006. This ten horespower machine is used to chop up all waste foliage. I make a pile of foliage, and when there is enough I wheel the machine out, and chop up the waste. It only takes a few minutes. I use to do this with… More
... college student and would like to try my hand at composting. I live in a house with a backyard, so space is there, as long as nothing is permanent (rental!). But as a college student, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
...s to this stuff. Here are my questions concerning composting and soil: composting: 1) I have a dog so I would need to somehow make a compost pile that he couldn't get into. Is it easier to… More
... like a lot less work and a interesting way to do composting. Please help floridagirl. More
...looked.... and I finished my taxes.... so.... LOL Composting here I come!!!! More
I been Row Composting "Sheet Composting" with Horse Manure and Chicken Tea. I Started with a 6"-8" lay ed of horse manure and two gallons of chicken tea. I top with last years old hay. In the Fall I will run the Tiller down the Row Middles and Plant. Later… More
...se their food scraps. Is there any compact way of composting? Do worm farms work the same way, and are they small enough for an apartment? thanks for any help! More
...ver with my Bobcat. By mid summer it's completely composted into… More
I have a compost bin, but I'm having difficulty finding something for the bottom to prevent large roots from growing into my compost. These suck out the moisture and nutrients and make it very difficult to to take the compost out. Any suggestions? More
Hi All, I want to start a small kitchen compost bin. Any suggestions on how to begin and what to use? Thanks for your future input. Ilene More
Hello, I just set up my new little black compost box in the back to cut down on leaves going to the curb. Anyhow, how do I go about this? I read the booklet about what goes in and what doesn't but how do I get started? What goes in… More
...ondering if anyone could recommend a good book on composting. I am going to start one in the next year and want to start by doing a little reading. Thanks! More
...pletely ridiculous idea to try and start a little compost heap, maybe outside in the grounds of our flat? How long do you have to leave it before it… More
Thanks, Steroman and Aurora for the Hot Hot Hot, better back off and rethink what your doing in the Mulch/Lime fourm, I needed that. ariving home yesterday afternoon to find a huge pile of horse stable clean-out by my garden area, a friend "Dan" said he had nothing to do… More
Sheet composting Help ? I plan to spread out now the compost/horse barn and premixed container soil/ with that moldy bale of hay that is 1/2 composted and till in the ground. I thought I would add a layer of green grass clippings next week (taht I have access too).… More
...hey are totally infested with aphids. Is it ok to compost or should I throw em out? I don't want to raise em! I know they can reproduce 3 ways...eggs,… More
...he waste has useful material which can be used in composting, (waste has rabbit droppings, sawdust which i spread on cage floor, uneaten leaves/fruits etc.) 1. can anyone tell me the recipe of how to make… More
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