Composting
Composting is the way to turn your kitchen and garden scraps into pure gold for your garden. The payoff is huge, but it does take some know how to get it right. We've got vermicomposting, compost use and maintenance, manure composting, and what you can and can't add to your compost pile.
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Costco Now Has a Keyhole Garden Bed That Will Boost Plant Growth While Breaking Down Kitchen Waste – Maintenance-Free Composting at its Finest!An easy, effective gardening technique that is sustainable and great for plants. Can't get much better than that!
By Kathleen Walters
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Cow Manure Can Give Your Garden a Huge Boost, But It May Also Contain Harmful Pathogens – Here's How to Use It SafelyCow manure is a wonderful, organic way to give your garden a boost of nutrients. But there are a few important steps to follow to ensure you use it safely.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Want "Black Gold" Faster? This $10 Natural Compost Additive Cuts Your Composting Time in HalfSpeed up your composting process with a little help from friendly microbes.
By Kathleen Walters
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Skip the Messy Compost Pile: This Cheap DIY System Is So Easy and Looks Way BetterYou don't need power tools or a massive budget to make great soil. Here is how to create a tidy, low-effort compost system this spring.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Worm Castings Are the Secret to Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants – Here's How to Make Them at HomeWorm castings are basically just worm poop. But this unlikely material is like magic for your plants. Find out why and how to use them in your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Don't Use Eggshells in the Garden Unless You Add This Simple Ingredient First – It Helps Plants Access CalciumAre you using eggshells in garden soil the right way? There’s a simple ingredient you need to add first to unlock the goodness. This five-minute secret turns kitchen scraps into gold
By Tyler Schuster
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Where to Find Free Compost: 4 Unlikely Places to Get Black Gold for Your Garden This SpringGive your garden an instant boost with a batch of black gold! Here are 4 places to get free compost this spring that will help your plants thrive all season.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Make a Cheap In-Ground Worm Composter in Time for Spring – Just Add Worms!A lush spring garden starts with this easy (and budget-friendly) weekend project. Here’s how to make a worm composting tower using unwanted scraps and a handful of worms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Indoor Composting Made Simple: Eco-Friendly Space-Saving Ideas for Turning Scraps into GoldDon’t let a lack of outdoor space stop you from going green. You can turn your kitchen waste to good use from your countertop, using these indoor composting ideas for small spaces
By Amy Grant
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This Worm Composting Kit Will Make Your Kitchen Waste Disappear – And Your Garden Soil Come AliveComposting kitchen waste has never been easier than with this kit. Turn your scraps into rich compost without lifting a finger. Let the worms do the work!
By Kathleen Walters
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Choose the Best Compost Worms for Easy Home Vermicomposting – Get the Most Nutrient-Rich Compost Ever!Having the best worms for vermicomposting makes a big difference. Learn which compost worms are ideal and which to avoid.
By Teo Spengler
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No Compost Bin? Try This Easy Winter Hack That Turns Food Scraps Into Garden Gold in Time for SpringDon’t let winter food scraps go to waste. This simple, bin-free composting trick uses the cold to break everything down – leaving you with nutrient-rich soil.
By Tyler Schuster
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Leaf Mold vs. Composting – Where Should You Leave the Leaves?Stop bagging up leaves! They make great compost. Or, for a long-term soil conditioner, try making leaf mold.
By Tyler Schuster
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Is Sourdough Starter the Secret to Supercharging Your Compost Pile?Sourdough starter, a common baking byproduct, often goes unused and builds up. Yet that thick mixture could transform into a surprising ally for your compost.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don't Toss Your Boba Straws! This Clever Compost Hack is Perfect for Lazy Gardeners Looking for Better Black GoldCompost acupuncture is the latest viral gardening hack doing the rounds, but how does it actually work?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Are You Using Eggshells in the Wrong Way? 3 Big Mistakes That Can Harm Your Plants, Plus 1 Way You Can Always Use Shells SafelyWe all love a good hack, and you’ve probably heard eggshells are good for plants, but are you using them properly? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid when using eggshells for plants
By Janey Goulding
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Why Does My Compost Smell Bad? Common Causes and Easy FixesA well-balanced compost pile should not smell bad, so if it stinks, then something has gone wrong. Find out why it's happening and how to remedy the situation.
By Tyler Schuster

