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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Lasagna Composting - How To Layer Sod For A Lasagna Compost GardenSod 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 BinCan 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 BinBy Susan Patterson
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What Is Actinomycetes: Learn About Fungus Growing On Manure And CompostWhite 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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The Benefits Of Manure Compost In Your GardenUsing manure compost in the garden has numerous benefits, keeping plants healthy and green. One of the best ways to use manure is by mixing it in with compost. This article explains how.
By Nikki Tilley
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Can You Compost Onions: How To Compost Onion PeelingsBy Amy Grant
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Composting Tomato Plants: When To Compost TomatoesShould 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 SeaweedComposting 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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Can You Compost Diapers: Learn About Composting Diapers At HomeDisposable 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 ScrapsMost 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 ScrapsWhile 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 Shouldn't Compost Cat WasteBy Jackie Carroll
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Best Manure For Gardens – What Are Different Types Of ManureManure 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
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Dealing With Flies In The Compost: Should I Have A Lot Of Flies In My Compost?Your compost bin is filled with kitchen scraps, manure, and other spoiled vegetable matter, so a logical question would be, "Should I have a lot of flies in my compost?" The answer is yes and no. Read more here.
By Anne Baley
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What Is Ericaceous Compost: Information And Plants For Acidic CompostThe term "Ericaceous" refers to a family of plants in the Ericaceae family - plants that grow primarily in infertile or acidic growing conditions. But what is ericaceous compost? Read this article to learn more about ericaceous compost.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Animals And Bugs In Compost - Preventing Compost Bin Animal PestsIf you have a compost pile, you likely have some bugs. Although some are normal, they can get out of hand. Poor maintenance can also invite unwanted animal pests. Learn how to fix these issues in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Kitchen Vermiculture: Learn About Under Sink Composting With WormsVermicomposting under sinks is convenient, environmentally sound and creates no mess. Learn more about kitchen composting with worms in this article and take advantage of this fun composting method.
By Bonnie L. Grant

