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As the pandemic keeps many people closer to home than usual, a remarkable number of folks are spending more time tending their gardens and landscapes. As usual, shifting weather caused fluctuations in ...

This video showcases the power of homemade compost and its benefits for self-sufficiency. It features Peni's favorite crops ...

Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and aerate their piles and make terrific compost in ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

You won’t develop any better soil than when you’re regularly adding compost to it. You could buy bagged or bulk compost, but the best stuff at the best price (i.e. free) is homemade compost. Compost ...

If you want a lush lawn or a successful garden, fertilizers and plant food are absolute necessities. However, the cost of keeping everything green can definitely take a toll on your wallet. You can ...

Natural fertilizer thrives on measured ratios, airflow and timing. Careful dilution keeps soil lively and plants growing ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

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A woman has credited her homemade compost for "supercharging" her vegetable patch - leading to a "whopper" of a carrot. Diana McIntyre, from Forton, Lancashire, grew the 32cm (12ins) vegetable in only ...