Composting is one of the best things you can do to improve your garden soil, but there are a few things to avoid composting from your garden and flowerbeds. It’s no secret that plants can quickly deplete your raised bed and garden soil. As plants grow, they use many nutrients and organic matter within the …
When you fertilize hostas throughout the growing season, you give them the best chance at staying healthy and beautiful this year – and for many years to come as well! It’s no doubt that hostas are one of the most popular choices for landscaping in they shadier areas of a property. They provide excellent ground …
This week’s podcast and corresponding article are about how to make and use compost tea – the best 100% all-natural organic liquid fertilizer around! While compost tea isn’t the traditional tea you might be used to sipping in the morning hours, it is an amazing homemade liquid fertilizer that you can use to power your …
This week’s how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to use worm castings to power your plants, vegetables, bushes, trees, and so much more! Worm castings are one of the biggest and best secrets to growing amazingly healthy and productive plants. They are not only easy to use, but they are versatile …
This week’s how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to make incredible compost to help grow a great garden! As plants grow throughout the year, they quickly deplete the nutrients within the soil. Over time, the soil is less likely to be able to provide everything the plants need. This will result …
This week’s how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to compost effectively in your garden. When you use compost in the garden – great things happen. Great things for your soil, and for the plants that grow in it! Compost is the key to adding healthy nutrients to your soil naturally. It’s full of life …
Fall is one of the most popular times to decorate your outdoor space with once live plants and products. But did you know that those fall decorations can be used to create an amazing compost pile? Many people enjoy decorating their front porches and entryways with seasonal fall items. Products such as pumpkins, corn stalks, …
There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …
One of the best ways you can help improve your soil is by adding compost! It’s considered to be “Black Gold” to gardeners, and you’ll soon find out why! Not only is it practically free to make, but it’s also easy! Follow these simple suggestions to learn how to compost like a pro! Learn All …