Want to know the best way to compost all of those falling leaves this fall? Composting leaves in the autumn months is certainly a great way to clean up your lawn, flowerbeds and landscape before winter arrives. And, a perfect way to create loads of powerful compost in time for next spring’s plantings as well! …
Looking for a few easy ways to use up the coffee grounds coming from all of those warming cups of coffee this fall? As the weather cools and fall mornings bring a chill to the air, many people find themselves reaching for an extra cup of coffee. But with more being brewed each day, that …
Did you know that there are five plants from your flowerbeds and garden that you should never, ever throw into your compost pile? Even though all plant life eventually breaks down into compost, that doesn’t mean all plants should go in it. Why? Because many plants or the diseases they possibly carry can actually harm …
Looking for the perfect homemade potting soil recipe to create amazing soil for your hanging baskets, containers and potted plants? One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home. Why make your own? For starters, it can not only save …
Late winter is the ideal time to begin to prepare your raised beds for planting in the spring – because before you know it – garden season will be here! Taking the time to improve and prepare your soil early can make a huge difference in just how well your plants grow later this spring …
Looking for a safe, simple and easy way to save all of those egg shells coming from your kitchen this winter so you can use them in your garden next spring? Eggshells are one of the most overlooked resources for gardeners. While many see them as simply kitchen waste, the shells are actually packed with …
Do you know the 3 biggest mistakes gardeners all too commonly make when creating a fall compost pile? Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile. Why? Because it provides a huge array of materials all at once. Whether it’s leaves falling from trees, or spent plant foliage from …
Looking for a simple and easy way to quickly turn all of those falling leaves this fall into compost to use to power all of your plants next spring and summer? Leaves can be a huge resource for gardeners in both flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Not only are they abundant and free – they are …
Looking for a simple way to save the potting soil from your hanging baskets and containers this year to use again next year – and save a lot of money in the process? No matter how much you’d like to save them, most annual plants begin to reach the end of the line by the …
One of the easiest, best and least expensive ways to power your vegetable and flower plants is to make your own compost tea fertilizer. Not only can it be made without any special equipment, if you happen to have your own compost pile, it can also be made completely for free! Compost tea is made …