Learn more about the gardening tools and supplies you need to have a green thumb. We’ll take a look at different garden topics to help get your garden started right!
Food scraps and other yard waste contribute to 30 to 40 percent of the stuff we throw away. Making compost keeps this product out of landfills where they take up space and release Methane an important greenhouse gas. Your compost pile should be in the range of brown to green. The brown materials give your…
A quick start guide for novices on composting. How to treat food waste? By using a composting system it is possible to reduce the food waste in your home. Composting is the breakdown of organic matter in a controlled manner by microorganisms, fungi, and other organisms to produce compost. Organic materials waste such as food…
Good compost helps build a healthy garden. We don’t often have the perfect conditions to produce good composting material. Let’s look at some of the common mistakes associated with compost and the easiest fixes. Compost is a great way to make your garden grow. But composting can be challenging, especially if compost is too wet…
People have been composting for thousands of years, since before the time of ancient Rome. Compost is a great way of reducing waste and giving back to the Earth! There are many different types of compost bins you can build yourself at home, but there are some things you need to know about any system…
Composting is a great way to improve your garden. It helps balance out the soil by providing nutrients that are essential for healthy plants. Making compost can be a fun project, but here’s a quick guide on what you need to get started and find some great compost tumblers! What is composting and why should…
It doesn’t matter if you have a large back yard or small, there are many different sizes of garden hoses to choose from. If your hose has broken and you need a replacement, or if it will eventually break as well, knowing what size is best for your needs can help make the process much…
The following article will be about the benefits of composting. Composting is a great way to create a- sustainable lifestyle for our future generations while simultaneously reducing your household waste. When you compost, you are adding organic materials such as plants and fruit scraps to decompose into nutrient-rich soil. This benefits the environment by naturally…
The first step to improving your soil is to know what you want in the spring. What will you be harvesting from the garden? Which types of plants grow best for your region and what might be missing from your soil? Once you answer these questions, it will be easier to decide what to add…
Manure is a natural fertilizer that has been used for centuries. Its benefits are just as valuable today and can be found on farms all over the world. In this blog post, we will discuss the definition of manure, how it’s produced, what animal manures is composed of, and how you can use it to…
While some insects are destructive, many are perfectly harmless. These insects are actually important to the healthy development of your garden. Some beneficial creatures perform a specific service by keeping down pests that do harm your crop; others pollinate the plants. When you set out to control harmful pests, it’s important to realize that poor…
