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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Composting
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Can You Compost Wine: Learn About Wine’s Effect On Compost
know all about composting veggie peels and fruit cores, but what about composting wine? Some people swear that wine is good for compost piles, but wine’s effect on compost likely depends on how much you are adding. For more information, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Liquid Composting Tips: Can You Compost Liquids
Most of us have at least a general idea of composting, but can you compost liquids? A good “cooking” compost pile should actually be kept moist, so liquid composting makes sense and can keep the pile of other items wet. Learn about composting liquids in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What To Do With Sunflower Hulls – Adding Sunflower Hulls In Compost
For many home growers, the garden simply would not be complete without the addition of sunflowers. Sunflower seeds, when used in bird feeders, also attract a wide array of wildlife. But what can you do with all those leftover sunflower hulls? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Can You Compost Yard Waste - Ways To Compost Garden Waste
Can you compost yard waste? Yes, you can compost yard waste together with kitchen waste as long as you look out for weeds and maintain a proper balance. If you are ready to use yard waste as compost, read on.
By Teo Spengler
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Compost And Slugs – Are Slugs Good For Compost
It may seem odd, but slugs are actually valuable in certain ways, especially when it comes to composting. In fact, slugs in compost should be welcomed, not shunned. Here we explore the idea of compost and slugs and provide helpful tips for managing compost slugs.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Leaf Mold: What Makes Leaf Mold Compost So Special
What is leaf mold? Leaf mold compost is a simple process that allows you to break down your fallen leaves for future use in gardens and flower beds. Click the following article for more information on using leaf mold for soil.
By Becca Badgett
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Is Bird Poop Good For Plants – Can You Compost Bird Droppings
Is bird poop good for plants? The easy answer is yes. The easiest and safest way to take advantage of the benefits of bird poop is to compost bird droppings before you add them to the soil. How to compost bird droppings? Click here for helpful information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Can You Compost Leather – How To Compost Leather Scraps
If you do crafts or have a business that leaves behind lots of leather scraps, you may be wondering how to repurpose those leftovers. Can you compost leather? Take a look at the pros and cons of putting leather into your compost pile by clicking here.
By Becca Badgett
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Add As You Go Composting - What Is Passive Composting
What is passive composting? It is add as you go composting, and the process is as it sounds. Read on to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bananas In Compost: How To Compost Banana Peels
Using banana peels in compost is a great way to take advantage of their important nutrients for healthy plant growth. Read this article to learn how to go about adding banana peels to compost piles.
By Heather Rhoades
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Eggshells In The Garden: Using Eggshells In Soil, Compost And As Pest Control
Using eggshells in the garden can help in many ways, especially when composted. This article will look at how eggshells can help your compost, soil and even keep a few pests away.
By Heather Rhoades
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Citrus Peels In Compost - Tips For Composting Citrus Peels
While citrus peelings in compost were once shunned upon, it has since been found that not only is composting citrus peels ok, but they are actually beneficial. Read this article to learn more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips For Using Compost Tea – How Do I Apply Compost Tea To My Plants
Most of us have heard of the benefits of compost, but do you know how to use compost tea? It is one of the easier fertilizing methods and can even be made from household items like kitchen scraps. Click here for info on compost tea applications and other tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Compost Wood Chips - Tips For Composting Wood Chips
Are wood chips good for compost? The answer is a definite maybe. Read on to learn most about composting wood chips.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Making And Using Horse Manure Compost
Horse manure is a good source of nutrients and a popular addition to many home gardens. Composting horse manure can help your compost pile become super charged. Read more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Using Organic Worm Castings: How To Harvest Worm Castings For Your Garden
Did you know that earthworms and their castings are beneficial? The following article will explain how to make worm castings and how they improve your soil?s overall health. Click here for more information.
By Nikki Tilley
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Vermicomposting Do's And Don'ts: Care And Feeding Of Worms
It's important to know what to feed worms, the vermicomposting dos and don'ts, and how to feed composting worms. For help with this and other tips on feeding worms, read the following article.
By Amy Grant