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…
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…
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…
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 of winter garden preparation that needs to be done to get it ready for next spring. For some tasks, this might be…
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…
Worm Castings vs Compost the Key Differences
When looking at worm castings compared to general garden compost, worm castings have a higher concentration of macronutrients than that of general compost: Nitrogen 2.5% vs 1.5%, Phosphorous 2.0% vs 0.6%, and Potassium 1.9% vs 1.0%. …
Growing Lavender in Pots: The Complete Guide
Growing lavender in pots or planters is a great way to grow and cultivate lavender allowing you the option of growing indoors. Indeed, Lavender is one of the most popular flowers for both indoor and outdoor…
Compost vs Fertilizer – What Are the Differences
When discussing compost vs fertilizer it can be confusing as fertilizer is an amendment that provides soil food in the form of nutrients and salts. Compost is therefore a natural fertilizer. The confusion stems from the…
Can Bread Be Composted? The Pros and Cons
Bread is a staple food item that many of us eat on a daily basis. But you often find that leftover bread can go stale very quickly. Composting is always a good environmentally friendly way of…
High Fiber Composting: Composting Without a Yard or Garden Waste
In simplest terms, high fiber composting involves the combining of fruit and vegetable peelings with shredded cardboard and paper in a container like a bucket or a box. Nature then takes over utilizing the carbon and…
How Cold is Too Cold for Planting Grass Seed?
Many gardeners look to seed or overseed their lawns in the fall. It is a good time to do so as temperatures have dropped from the heat of the summer and the ground is less firm….
How to Prepare Your Lawn During the Fall Season for Winter: Fall Lawn Care
As the weather cools down and winter approaches, it’s important to start thinking about how to prepare your lawn for the colder months. Lawn care is essential for keeping your grass looking its best all year…
How Much Does a Frost Affect Grass Seed Germination?
The impact of frost on grass seed germination can be significant, depending on the type of grass, the severity of the frost, and the length of time the seed is exposed to cold temperatures. For most…
Why Compost Tumblers Are an Ideal Solution for Winter Composting
In colder climates, where temperatures can often drop below freezing, composting can be a challenge. The question then arises do compost tumblers work in the winter? In short, the answer is yes. In fact, they work…
Should a little rain stop you from fertilizing your lawn? Can You Apply Fertilizer to Wet Grass?
Fertilizing your lawn is an important part of a good lawn care program for ensuring a thriving lawn, but getting the process wrong can also be detrimental to the health of your lawn. Heavy rain and…