Most people who think about composting think about their yard waste and maybe some kitchen scraps. Few think of coffee leftovers as compost material. Coffee grounds are an excellent addition to the compost heap. If the filters used are natural fiber, biodegradable filters (most … [Read more...]
Soil Preparation for the Fall
The best time to prepare the soil for spring is in the fall if you are not going to be planting winter crops. The final chore of the growing season is not just to clean up the garden, but also to get things ready for the next. This makes for less work in the spring when there are … [Read more...]
Tips for Using Garden Fabric
In the eyes of the avid gardener, gardening fabric has to be one of the greatest inventions in the world. This wonderful black mesh makes life easier for those who like their gardens neat and weed free. Although nothing in life is guaranteed, landscape fabric will help your … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Coir Mulch
Coir fiber comes from inside the coconut shell and is a natural byproduct of the processing of coconuts. The coarse, strong fiber is used to make rope, floor mats, brushes, mattresses, and, for the past 20 years, landscape mulch. Coir is an outstanding substitute for cypress … [Read more...]
Controlling Blossom End Rot in the Garden
Photo found on Flickr.com, courtesy of mrpbps. Blossom end rot is a disease of fruiting crops--including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucurbits--that can result in serious damage to the crops. In fact, gardeners and farmers may lose half of their crop to blossom end … [Read more...]
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