Vermicomposting is an environmentally sustainable process that helps in waste management, improving soil quality and reducing soil erosion, improving drainage, controlling pests, increasing crop yields, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, it is a highly…
Most of the cardboard that we use for composting will have been in the form of a box that you have probably already flattened down, or even torn into its sections. Although you can use the…
Composting is not just about turning your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil; it’s also about how you handle everyday materials like paper. The big question is: can all paper be composted, especially those with ink? In…
There are many ways in which you can compost but all of them fit into two distinctive types, either active composting or passive composting. Each type has its advantages but often the choice of which to…
Composting is an easy and effective way to add nutrient-rich humus to your lawn or garden but it can be hard to choose which compost is best for your garden for a given application. You know…
If you are looking for the best way to fertilize your garden and improve your soil then manure and compost are two of the most common options that you can use. But what are the key…
Potting soil is a sterilized material made up of both organic and inorganic matter. It has few nutrients with a sterilization process eradicating seeds, pathogens, and fungi, but also removing beneficial microorganisms. It contains a percentage…
Mushroom compost sometimes referred to as mushroom soil, is a popular soil amendment widely used by gardeners. It is derived from the used soil from mushroom farms, which provides it with a unique combination of nutrients…
There are a number of key differences between mushroom compost and conventional compost. The main distinctions relate to performance, availability, and cost. Mushroom compost has different properties in terms of nutrient values of salts and nitrogen…
The ratio of soil to compost should be adjusted differently depending on the type of plant and the environment in which it is being grown, the nutrient levels in the compost, and the level of nutrients…
Composting at home isn’t just about reducing landfill waste; it’s a golden opportunity to enrich your garden soil and even turn a profit. This guide unveils how you can convert your ‘black gold‘ – the everyday…
Having spent several months watching your organic material gradually turn into compost, you are likely to want to start using it. Depending on your purpose and how you have composted, you might find that you have…
As gardeners, we are constantly regaled with tales of the magic of compost and how fantastic it is for plants and your garden in general. However, can too much compost hurt plants? Can excessive amounts of…
PLA is, in theory, the “environmentally friendly” poster child of plastics as it is made up largely of organic materials and designed to be biodegradable and compostable. You will come across it in all manner of…
Turning your compost can seem like a real chore but the process of turning actually can play a crucial role in the science of transforming your pile of organic material into this black gold. The composting…
