by Matt Gibson Whether you’re trying to tend to a healthy lawn, grow a few flowers or vegetables, or manage an entire farm, whether or not to use pesticides and fertilizers is an issue that you will need to confront at some point. Though there are many negative effects that … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: To Compost, or Not to Compost?
Although maintaining a compost pile is an excellent way to responsibly recycle organic materials, there are some things that you should never try to compost. … [Read more...]
Can you compost at home?
QUESTION: Can you compost at home? ANSWER: Composting at home is a great way to recycle your food scraps, lawn waste, paper waste, and keep your carbon footprint as low as possible. Composting these materials keeps them from taking up space in our landfills and releasing … [Read more...]
How do you compost orange peels?
QUESTION: How do you compost orange peels? My family eats a LOT of oranges. - Jill S ANSWER: Orange peels and other citrus peels are great for adding to your compost piles. As citrus peels break down, they will add phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium to your compost, all three … [Read more...]
How to Increase the Number of Earth Worms in Your Garden Soil
Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. They’re something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to the “slimy, gooey” things and learned to either love or loathe … [Read more...]
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