Which Garden Plants Need Lime?

When it comes to landscaping, gardening, and lawn care, choosing the right materials for the job are important. However, few homeowners think about the downside of going to a store and buying what they need. Not only are you paying a high price for the materials, but you are also…

When deciding to make compost, you should be aware that getting a decent one takes time. You can’t produce it overnight. How long the process will really take depends on many factors. Some experts believe that anything from a few months to even three years is acceptable period. Basically, if…

Composting has been used for centuries to improve soil quality and recycle biodegradable waste. Many homeowners and renters want to start composting but aren’t sure how to go about it. If you’d like some ideas for a DIY compost bin, keep reading. 1. Wooden Pallet Bin Wooden pallets are one…

When thinking of compost vs mulch, you should probably consider organic compost plus organic mulch. Organic matter combined in the right quantities improves your garden’s soil, making it rich and fertile. While you can use some compost for mulching, you should never use mulch as compost. You add your compost…

If you’ve spent any time combing the online forums for organic gardening tips, ways to amend your soil, or how to use what you have to improve your precious garden beds, then it’s obvious you love to grow things! And you might have come across the debate of compost vs manure when it…

Composting reduces waste and adds important nutrients to your lawn, garden, and landscape. If you’ve been composting for very long, you have probably seen the terms “compost” and “humus” interchangeably. Although you may know that they are not the same thing, you may not have seen an explanation of what…

When it comes to the garden, leave it to the worms to be some of the hardest workers. While you may plant a few seeds and occasionally water, it’s the worms that are putting in the long hours and sleepless nights to ensure you have a fruitful crop. Worms are…

Whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced farmer, you will have to make various decisions about tending your plants. One of the most common decisions that you will have to make is compost vs peat moss for your growing needs. Each contender has its own dedicated followers, but…