Recent Posts Tagged With 'compost'

• How to Use a Compost Tumbler

  Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 16:29 in compost

  There are lists of reasons to participate in composting. One incentive is to enjoy a healthy garden that produces satisfying fruits of your labor. Many people take nature's gift of hearty soil for granted. It is preposterous to think that garden soi...

• Do you test the soil before fertilising?

  Posted on Monday September 21st, 2009 at 17:38 in compost

  Trying to garden successfully without testing the soil is a lot like feeding your kids on Macca's hoping they'll get all their required nutrients....

• Composting Palm Fronds and Strappy Foliage

  Posted on Wednesday August 26th, 2009 at 17:34 in compost

  Composting palm fronds and strappy foliage plants isn't impossible but it does require a little more effort....

• What is the point of composting

  Posted on Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 at 17:45 in compost

  The point of composting is to recycle green waste and then enjoy the benefits of reaping all that organic matter....

• 8 Steps to Make Healthy Garden Soil

  Posted on Thursday May 14th, 2009 at 17:31 in compost

  Making healthy garden soil doesn't have to involve the use of chemicals or heavy machinery. Here are some tips to get the most out of your soil and let organic processes do most of the hard work for you....

• Leaf mulch should not contain these leaves

  Posted on Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at 17:15 in compost

  Leaf mulch is a wonderful resource for your garden provided to take care what leaves are used....

• Straw mulch for your plants and vegetables

  Posted on Wednesday April 15th, 2009 at 01:18 in compost

  Straw mulch makes a great cover for your garden beds whether you're growing vegetables or flowers....

• Test-driving the Compost Screen

  Posted on Monday March 16th, 2009 at 17:07 in compost

  The compost screen is probably the best tool that has been developed for home gardeners....

• What is a kitchen compost crock?

  Posted on Monday January 12th, 2009 at 15:45 in compost

  A kitchen compost crock is a glorified food waste bin that removes odours and keeps your food prep area odour-free....

• Is Free Mulch Worth It?

  Posted on Sunday November 23rd, 2008 at 16:36 in compost

  Free mulch can be the best covering for your garden beds provided you're only expecting it to protect your soil....

• The reuse of potting soil debate rages

  Posted on Thursday November 20th, 2008 at 16:26 in compost

  Potting soil is an expensive way to buy growing medium so it makes sense that reusing it again and again has some merits. But, is this road fraught with problems?...