Can You Compost Rice?
We often get asked the question “can you compost rice?”. The short answer to this is that yes you can compost both cooked and uncooked rice. It has a carbon to nitrogen ratio of between 1:30…
Brown Material for Compost | Where to Find More Brown Materials
Brown material for composting plays a vital role in the composting process. They generally provide the bulk of the material that goes into the composting pile. Whilst if just left they will naturally decompose on their…
Composted Bark Mulch | How to Use Composted bark
What is composted bark mulch? Composted bark mulch is bark that has been composted into a dark brown, soil-like material. It is lightweight, easy to work with, and versatile. Composted bark mulch reduces soil compaction, retains…
Brown Patch Fungus | Brown Patch Fungus Treatment and Prevention
Your lawn is not just a patch of grass; it’s the central feature of many gardens and demonstrates the beauty of nature right at your doorstep. However, this lush green canvas can quickly turn into a…
What acts as a good compost activator
When you consider composting time is an important element that you sometimes need to factor in. Getting to the point at which your pile is finished compost can take a lot of it both in terms…
Stages of Composting | The Phases of Composting Explained
Creating a composting pile for your garden is a fairly simple procedure that results in nutrient-rich compost to grow your plants and feed your lawn. This simple procedure hides the fact that composting is a complex…
Pythium Blight | How to Prevent and Treat Pythium Blight
Pythium blight (also referred to as grease spot, blight blade, or cottony blight) can provide significant challenges for homeowners looking to maintain a healthy lawn and even for those who practice commercial turfgrass management. Below, we…
Trench Composting | Gardening Alchemy
What Is Trench Composting? As a process, trench composting results in the creation of moisture-retentive, nutrient-rich soil, which reduces the requirement for non-organic fertilizers. The process stimulates the growth of microorganisms and fungus, which are responsible…
Hot Composting vs Cold Composting
There are several ways that you can compost but probably the two most common ways are the hot and cold composting processes. When it comes down to choosing between hot composting vs cold composting much will…
What is Compostable | What is Not Compostable
Deciding to compost is great for many different reasons, it is environmentally good, it reduces waste and by composting, the end result is a valuable product that will improve the health of your garden. Knowing what…
Home Compostable | Home Compostable Packaging
Home Compostable packaging, also called degradable packaging, is packaging that you can use on your home compost pile. The terms compostable and biodegradable are sometimes used interchangeably, however, there is a considerable difference between the two….
Bucket Composting | The Bokashi Bucket Process
Bucket composting is an excellent way to produce compost especially if you don’t have enough space to build a compost pile. What is bucket composting? Bucket composting is the process of creating a compost pile inside…
Cold Composting | The Cold Composting Method
What is cold composting? Cold composting is the easiest and most straightforward method of composting and the materials you need are likely to be plentiful and easy to hand. Most home trash, on average, is about…
Hot Composting | Better Compost in a Shorter Time
Hot composting is a popular composting technique for producing finished compost more quickly than the more traditional cold composting method. In addition to the significantly shorter period of time it takes, most gardeners consider the resulting…
Composting in Winter | Composting in Cold Climates
Is composting during winter possible? Yes, you can start or continue composting in winter. However, as the temperature drops, it takes longer to break down the material you are turning into compost, and when it freezes…