My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

As well as acting as a soil improver, compost heaps can provide great homes for wildlife. Resilient gardening expert, Kim Stoddart, told Express.co.uk: “You really can’t beat good homemade compost for ...

Q: If I make my own compost, can I use it instead of commercial fertilizers for grass, plants, trees and shrubs? A: Yes, you can. But please be aware that homemade compost is not consistent in ...

Dark, crumbly, moist and sweetsmelling – when gardeners talk about compost, they sound as if they're discussing a particularly sinful chocolate cake rather than rotted vegetable matter. But compost, ...

Compost helps plant growth by balancing soil density and providing it with the nutrients it needs. It can also help to suppress plant diseases and pests.Buying it from garden centres can be incredibly ...

This homemade compost bin is lightweight and portable, which makes it easy to move around a garden. I’ve been developing my off-grid homestead for four years, but I’ve wrestled with what to do for a ...

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As the pandemic keeps many people closer to home than usual, a remarkable number of folks are spending more time tending their gardens and landscapes. As usual, shifting weather caused fluctuations in ...