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The Easy Way to Get The Right Compost Ratio of Browns to Greens
There is an easy way to work out the right compost ratio of browns to greens. It is important to get this right in order to have an efficient and timely decomposition process. One of the…
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Trench Composting In Winter
Trench composting in winter is one of a number of ways to keep your composting going through cold weather. It is also a great way to continue turning your food scraps, and other organic materials, into…
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Six of the Most Efficient Ways to Compost in Winter
Managing a traditional compost pile in winter can take more management than at other times of the year as cold temperature slows down the decomposition rate and this will affect when humus (the mix of decomposed…
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How Decomposition Slows Down In Cold Weather – Composting Basics
Composting is one of the best ways of utilizing organic material that is usually so abundant in winter. The problem is cold weather can adversely affect the decomposition process causing it to slow down or even…
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Winter is Coming But Your Garden Still Needs You – November Gardening Tasks
November is upon us and despite being deep into fall there is still plenty that you can do in your garden to get it ready for next spring. For some tasks, this might be the last…
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The Benefits of Making Leaf Mold – November Gardening Tasks
As November hits, we are well into fall, and depending on your climate zone, you could be dealing with a lawn or yard full of fallen leaves. Raking up these leaves might be a chore but…
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9 Ways to Neutralize Dog Urine and Clean Feces from Artificial Grass
When it comes to dog urine and feces, artificial grass can pose a big problem. Not only is it unsightly, but it can also lead to health risks if not cleaned properly. Fortunately, there are many…
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Tomatoes and Lavender at Risk This Summer | Threat to Plant Health
The UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has become deeply concerned that tomatoes and lavender plants could be under threat from imported pathogens and pests this summer. The organization has flagged up that the with increasingly warmer…
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Levelling a Garden Slope | How to Level a Sloping Garden?
Level a sloping garden. A sloping garden or yard may be a difficult challenge for any homeowner to deal with in practical terms. In addition to being aesthetically unappealing, steep slopes can cause soil erosion and…
