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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Worm Composting Bins - Learn How To Make Your Own Worm Bins
There are many types of worm bins for purchase, but you can also make your own worm bins. Read this article to learn more about using worm bins for vermicomposting and how to make your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Composting Gin Trash - How To Compost Cotton Gin Trash
Once completely composted, cotton gin trash is a valuable soil amendment. What is cotton gin trash? Read this article to learn more about this natural material and the wonderful nutrients it has to offer.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cow Dung Fertilizer: Learn The Benefits Of Cow Manure Compost
Cow manure, though great for the garden, needs to be composted prior to its use as fertilizer. Composting cow manure has several benefits. Learn what these are and how it's done in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Learn More About Using Ashes In Compost
Since ashes do not contain nitrogen and will not burn plants, they can be useful in the garden. Read this article to learn more about the do's and don'ts of using ashes for plant health.
By Nikki Tilley
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Lasagna Composting - How To Layer Sod For A Lasagna Compost Garden
Sod layering, like lasagna composting, is an easy way to break down grass and turn the area into a planting bed. Learning how to layer sod in compost is simple. Read the following article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can I Compost My Weeds - Putting Weeds In The Compost Bin
Can I compost my weeds? This is a typical question for beginner composters. The question is important because when adding compost to your garden beds you run the risk of introducing unwanted plants. The secret is to ensure that no viable weed seeds or roots survive the process.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Compost Bins: Tips For Choosing The Perfect Compost Bin
Compost is a great way to reuse kitchen and garden scraps to keep soil healthy. That said, it helps to know what options are available for composting bins. Read this article for more info.
By Susan Patterson
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What Is Actinomycetes: Learn About Fungus Growing On Manure And Compost
White fungus in compost bins is a common sight when actinomycetes are present. What is actinomycetes? This is a fungus-like bacterium, which works as a decomposer, breaking apart plant tissue. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Compost Onions: How To Compost Onion Peelings
Many people say not to add them to the pile, but is it possible to compost onions? The answer is a resounding, "yes". Read this article to learn more about how to compost onion peelings.
By Amy Grant
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Composting Tomato Plants: When To Compost Tomatoes
Should you compost tomatoes? Learn about the pros and cons of composting tomato plants in this article and the best way to compost these plants should you choose to do so in your garden.
By Susan Patterson
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Using Seaweed For Compost: Learn How To Compost Seaweed
Composting seaweed for use as a home garden amendment is cheap and easy, especially if you have access to it. Use this article to take advantage of the benefits of using seaweed in compost.
By Amy Grant
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Adding Hair To Compost: Types Of Hair For Composting
Many things can be composted, but can you compost hair? Yes, you can, and it?s actually not that difficult. For more information on composting hair to use in the garden, read this article.
By Anne Baley
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Can You Compost Diapers: Learn About Composting Diapers At Home
Disposable diapers account for over 7.5 billion pounds of garbage each year, and that?s just here in the U.S. But composting diapers may help reduce this landfill trash. Read this article to learn more.
By Anne Baley
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Composting Meat: Can You Compost Meat Scraps
Most organic materials can be composted safely, but the question of whether to compost meat does come up. The following article has tips on composting meat so you can make the right choice for your situation.
By Amy Grant
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Composting Fish Waste: Tips On How To Compost Fish Scraps
While you may not have heard of the practice, composting fish has been around a long time and can be great for plants. To learn more about how to compost fish scraps for your garden, read this article.
By Amy Grant
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Cat Feces In Compost: Why You Should Not Compost Cat Waste
Composting cat litter and its contents may not be a good idea. Cat feces contain parasites that can harbor disease. Read this article to find out more about cat feces in compost.
By Jackie Carroll
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Best Manure For Gardens – What Are Different Types Of Manure
Manure is one soil amendment that can help return those nutrients and juice up the soil, making it an effective growing medium for the next season's crops. There are pros and cons of using manure as an amendment. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant