When it comes to being ready to plant, grow & maintain your garden or flowerbeds this year, there are four essential garden supplies that can really help make a difference between smashing success, or a less than desirable growing season. And it is ever important to have them on hand and at the ready right …
One thing is for sure, when it comes to composting, all leaves are not the same – and that is why it is vital to know what leaves are best for composting, which should be used in moderation, and which varieties of leaves should be left out of your pile completely! Autumn is here, and …
When it comes to creating compost fast, 3 simple secrets can go a long way to success! Summertime is the perfect time to create the ultimate, hard-working compost pile. The warm temperatures and increased humidity make it easy for piles to heat up and decompose rapidly. And summer just also happens to be a time …
When it comes to powering plants naturally, organic fertilizers are the perfect choice for boosting vegetable plants and flowers. But in the process, they also provide an incredible secondary benefit – they build better soil! Natural fertilizers, unlike synthetic counterparts, add humus, structure and important elements and minerals to the soil. All of which work …
One of the hardest tasks for a gardener during the winter is finding a way to keep their compost pile going. For those who live in colder climates, it is hard enough to reach their compost pile. And even if they can, it is usually frozen solid. Although there may not be a lot of …
When it comes to making great compost and having a great compost pile, it all boils down to what materials you put into your compost pile. And more importantly, which ones you don’t! Although everything eventually decomposes, some materials simply aren’t a good choice for backyard compost bins. Many can slow the decomposition process down, …