They are a nuisance in our lawns and gardens, and every year, homeowners spend millions of dollars on chemicals trying to control them. For most home gardeners, weeds are enemy number one, and they must be eliminated at all costs! That may seem a little extreme in most cases, but weeds do ruin all the…

Composting is one of the best ways to get organic fertilizer for your garden, lawn, or trees. The vast majority of beginners typically think that it’s composed of only a few ingredients and a whole lot of time. Quite the contrary is true; There are multiple kinds of composting, all of which are created by…

In the warmer months, mowing the grass is an important step for good lawn maintenance. However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of grass clippings you get from it. The best way to compost grass clippings is to make a “base” layer with dried twigs, finished compost, and water. Once this bed is…

The weather is changing, and you’re noticing a lot more leaves in your yard. Maybe you’ve been considering composting them but aren’t sure how to start. The fastest way to compost leaves is to shred them up and mix them with various nitrogen-rich greens (manure, plant prunings, vegetable waste). After this is done, turn the…

Throwing your coffee grounds and filters into the trash just sends them into the ever-growing landfills around America. Even though they eventually degrade, it would be great if you could just toss these used items into your garden or compost bin and give them another purpose. Composting your coffee grounds and filters is a great…

As one of most people’s many weekly chores, doing the laundry can sometimes get a bit, well, annoying. And one of the bi-products of doing that laundry can be many dryer sheets. It can start to feel like a bit of a waste after a while, just throwing out these little perfectly good looking sheets…

Getting started in vermicomposting or worm bin composting as it is often referred, is a simple and low-cost solution for may who may not have the room in the yard for traditional composting methods, or for those who want to try other methods of composting common kitchen and household scraps. If you’re into organic gardening…

Growing your own garden can be a rewarding hobby. Whether you are waiting to enjoy fresh garden vegetables or anxious to see your flowers bloom, you will spend plenty of time tending your garden. Some factors that affect your garden’s growth are obvious – like water and sunlight. However, when it comes to compost, mulch,…

Good compost is vital to your garden’s health. Though it can be bought in stores, nothing compares to producing your own compost at home. The breaking down of your own kitchen waste tossed into the bin is incredibly fulfilling as you know you’re contributing to your garden’s health and shrinking your waste. But how do…

Some people who grow gardens and plants feel wary of buying and using commercial fertilizers and chemicals. These gardeners choose to start and keep a compost pile in their backyard or near an outhouse on the farm. But, can too much compost hurt plants? Yes, too much compost, especially manure compost, can harm the soil…