Can You Compost Tomato Plants? The Dos and Don’ts
One question that often gets asked in the gardening world is whether or not you can compost tomato plants and tomatoes. While in some cases, this …
Category: Compost & Mulch
Everyday Household Items You Can Compost – And Some To Skip
Creating compost at home is one of the best ways to power your plants by turning common materials into a useful and nutrient-packed soil amendment. However, …
Materials To Not Compost – 12 Items To Leave Out And Why
Home compost piles are great for breaking down all sorts of materials and turning them into an amazing soil amendment you can use in your garden. …
Zone 5 June Gardening – What To Do, Plant, And Watch Out For
June is one of the best months for gardening in Growing Zone 5. By now, the threat of frost is long gone, but the intense summer …
Prepare Fall Garden Soil – What To Do Now To Prepare For Spring
Whether you grow your vegetables and flowers in a traditional garden, growing rows, raised beds, or in containers, there are a few steps you need to …
Growing Rows In The Fall – Prepare The Garden For Winter
Now that the weather is starting to cool off and fall is right around the corner, what do you do with the growing rows in your …
Simple Compost Tea – A Natural Fertilizer “Drink” For Your Plants
A great, all-natural way to power your plants all throughout your garden is to make a simple compost tea. It’s quick to make, requires only two …
Materials To Compost – Create The Best Compost For Your Garden
Are you overwhelmed with the thought of home composting and knowing whether you are adding enough of the right materials to create the best compost possible? …
Grass Clippings As Garden Mulch – Protect Your Vegetables & Soil
Did you know that grass clippings are the best, completely free, and readily available resource you can use to help mulch your vegetable garden and raised …
Pine Needles In The Garden – Why & How To Use Them In Winter
Did you know that you can use pine needles in your garden? One of the best ways is to use them as a natural mulch! During …