December 5, 2011 – 12:54 pm
In a basic sense, coco peat is a natural fiber crafted from coconut husks. Throughout the years, it has been established as one of the excellent natural alternatives to peat moss. Furthermore, what is interesting about coco peat is that it is an entirely natural growing medium, which is processed through sun drying and converted [...]
December 4, 2011 – 1:28 am
The caliber of your garden can, to a degree, hinge on the quality of your garden topsoil. Your plants use this topsoil to acquire all the nutrients they require to prosper. Over this informative article we are going to examine what makes a good garden topsoil, and how one can get the most from it. [...]
November 17, 2011 – 1:02 am
Yes, it’s coming back around to gift giving time (does it every really go away?). If you are looking for gifts for gardeners, why not consider compost pails rather than just another brightly colored trowel? Compost Pails are an invaluable addition to any kitchen. Well, as long as the owner of that kitchen is a [...]
November 12, 2011 – 10:28 pm
So you’re a happy with your garden composter. You’ve got your garden compost bin slowly filling with garden waste and kitchen scraps. But you keep hearing mention of using a compost starter. Do you need one? What is it? Should you buy it? Is the compost bin doomed to failure if you don’t have one? [...]
September 15, 2011 – 9:13 am
Is 6 month old horse manure still to hot to till into a new garden? I’m tilling up new ground for a garden this year. I live in Montana with fairly OK (I think) soil but want to add some extra stuff. Some friends gave me some of their horse manure but I’m worried that [...]
September 9, 2011 – 2:13 am
BEST WAY to do a home-made composter.? A little help with a home composter and good starter ideas. I have a family of 6 and 2 dogs. we think we can reduce our garbage to 1 little garbage bag per week. is this realistic I can give you two examples: http://www.cpatu.embrapa.br/online/circular/Circ.tec.29.pdf (with many photos. Very [...]
August 25, 2011 – 1:31 pm
compost inescts attract small? Hi, this is my third week of composting in a pile of leaves, grass, a small amount of manure cow. Everything went well until recently. That has attracted thousands of small flying insects that fruit flies appear. What should I do about it or is simply good? In fact, you want [...]
August 11, 2011 – 6:32 am
What are some ways to make a compost pile? I never made a compost pile before, but I'd make my first. I heard that There are different ways to do this. I have no wire, containers or drums for this and the ground is very wet because we're still in winter. Even I'm sure it's [...]
Tips on growing a successful garden? I'm trying to grow grass and garden. I tried doing this last summer, but my plan failed miserably … My new year resolution was to grow a successful garden. I want to grow vegetables and herbs. Can anyone tell me some great advice good. How to build a simple [...]
Specifically what types of plants benefit from the eggshells in the compost manure / (most)? I guess we all benefit to some degree. What specific plants benefit most? tomatoes …. lack of calcium causes blossom rot and lose a lot of good tomato sammich !!!…. Biolet Starter Mulch Toilet Composting $27.35 BAMBOO ecological COMPOST [...]