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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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
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Bokashi Compost Info: How To Make Fermented Compost
Have you always wanted to try composting but simply do not have the space? If so, then bokashi composting may be for you. To learn more about bokashi fermenting methods, click on the following article and get started.
By Darcy Larum
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Using Guinea Pig Manure As Fertilizer In The Garden
Guinea pig manure is perfectly safe for use in the garden and suitable for home composting too. Find out how to use guinea pig manure as fertilizer by way of composting in this article so you can put this waste to good use.
By Nikki Tilley
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Using Steer Manure To Amend Soil In The Yard
Using steer manure can be an excellent way to add nutrients to plants. An important consideration is its high nitrogen content, so composting is preferable. This article will help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Sawdust In Your Compost Pile
Composting sawdust is an excellent way to use what would otherwise be a waste product. If done correctly, sawdust makes a great amendment for your compost pile. Read this article for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Composting Pine Needles: How To Compost Pine Needles
Pine needles are a great source of organic matter for the garden. But can they be composted? Read this article to find out more about composting pine needles and see if this composting practice is right for you.
By Jackie Carroll
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Pig Manure For Compost: Can You Use Pig Manure For Gardens?
Pig manure makes great fertilizer. The best way for using pig manure in the garden is to compost it. Read this article to learn more about how to compost pig manure for use in gardens.
By Anne Baley
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Can You Compost Straw - Is It Safe To Put Straw In Compost
Kitchen scraps are always a winner, but you may wonder, "can I compost straw?" Read on to learn about adding straw to your compost pile.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Composting Leaves In Garden: Learn The Benefits Of Leaf Compost
The benefits of leaf compost are numerous. With the correct balance of greens and browns, composted leaves can yield a healthy, rich material for amending the soil. Read this article for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dog Waste In Compost: Why You Should Avoid Composting Dog Waste
Pet poop composting seems a logical way to deal with waste, but can dog feces go in compost? Read this article to learn about the dangers of composting dog waste and why this practice is not recommended.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Heat And Compost - Heating Up Compost Piles
To destroy weed seeds and decompose matter more quickly in compost, the proper temperature must be met. To learn more about heating up compost effectively, continue reading this article.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Composting Cardboard: Information On Types Of Cardboard To Compost Safely
Composting cardboard is becoming more popular with home gardeners. But how do you know what types of cardboard are suitable for composting, and how is it done? This article will help with that.
By Susan Patterson
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Composting Styrofoam – Can You Compost Styrofoam
If you don't have a handy facility nearby that deals with the packing material commonly known as styrofoam, what can you do with it? Can you compost styrofoam? Find out the answer to this question and learn more by clicking on the following article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Where Do Pot Worms Come From - Compost Garden Soil Has Worms
While not a direct threat to compost, finding pot worms wriggling around means other beneficial worms aren't well. Changing the conditions of the compost may be required. This article has more information.
By Anne Baley
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What Is Exotic Manure: Where To Get Zoo Manure For Garden Use
Gardeners have known the value that well-composted animal manure adds to the soil and health of plants. But what about exotic manure? Read this article to learn about using zoo manure compost.
By Susan Patterson
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Problems With Vermicomposting: How To Deal With Vermicompost Issues
Vermicomposting is the practice of using red worms to help break down food waste. Learn how to deal with vermicompost issues in this article to ensure success with your worm composting endeavor.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Compost Enhancing Bacteria: Information On Beneficial Bacteria Found In Garden Compost
Most bacteria found in compost are responsible for breaking down organic matter. As such they are considered beneficial and necessary for healthy compost. Read this article to learn more.
By Susan Patterson