by Matt Gibson The pH balance of your garden’s soil refers to the calculated level of acidity or alkalinity in the particular area tested. The scale ranges from 1.0, which is highly acidic, to 14.0, which is basic or highly alkaline, while 7.0 is neutral. The sweet spot for … [Read more...]
Creating Fall Compost for the New Year
by Saffyre Falkenberg What is compost? Compost is decomposed organic matter that gardeners can add to their garden soil. This organic matter brings a whole host of benefits to a home garden, providing valuable nutrients for growing plants and adding additional structure to the … [Read more...]
How to Correctly Feed Compost Worms: What, When, How and How Much
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is a great way to use kitchen scraps to create a nutrient-rich compost to feed your garden and keep it producing year-round. In a large container, simply shred some newspaper and leaves from your yard to create a … [Read more...]
Surprising Things You Can Compost
by Shellie Elliott Composting is a great way to cut down on the waste you create and send to the landfill. It allows you to give a second life to items you would normally throw away. When composting, many people think about the more obvious items, such as food scraps and … [Read more...]
A Guide to Composting in an Apartment
by Matt Gibson Composting is the perfect solution for getting rid of food scraps while simultaneously enriching the soil of your garden. An outdoor composting setup is easy to use and even easier to maintain. Gardeners usually prefer an outdoor composting center to an indoor … [Read more...]
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