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If you are new to the world of composting, you may be wondering when all of your hard work will be available to use. As you know, the process of …

Moving and navigating through your garden can be painful when your clay soil isn’t reaching its full potential. The heavy, compacted soil makes more work for you in your lawn …

Composting is an incredibly organic and effective way to reduce waste and help your garden flourish the way you want it to. Any scraps you have after cooking, your coffee …

If your lawn is suffering from too much grass and not enough greenery, then you may want to consider adding extra nutrients to your grass. Many great soil amendments will …

A soil pH between 6 and 7 is most optimal for general plant growth. Due to this, many gardeners and farmers in dryer climates struggle to find ways to lower …

A properly kept compost bin allows and even increases the rate of decomposition using natural decomposers such as worms, fungi, and bacteria. With rotting plant matter and crawling worms, it’s …

To water or not to water… that is the question when it comes to compost, of course. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint through less waste, and create …

Fertilizers are widely used on lawns throughout the world. But, they can cause more harm than good if not used correctly. Compost, however, is completely natural and also great for …

Once you have decided to grow your own food, the idea of exactly how to go about doing it becomes the next bridge that must be crossed and understanding all …

When you think of the literal meaning of the word “compost,” decayed material used for fertilizer, it is only natural to think that furry little rodents are apt to find …