You might ask, “Why should I practice making my own compost?” Well, aside from being beneficial to your finances (since you won’t buy garden soil anymore), compost is a really great soil enricher. It is also easy to make and most of all, it is a great way to reduce waste. So...
When you lay new sod, it’s critical that the roots make direct contact with the soil so that a root system can form. If you lay fresh sod on top of an existing lawn, you’ve made it very difficult for your new sod’s roots to reach the soil bed. Now, your new lawn’s roots...
Composting leaves is pretty simple and inexpensive. A recommended ratio is 25-30 parts brown material, such as dried leaves, to one part green material, such as grass clippings. When you’re mulching leaves with your mower you’re basically creating compost for your lawn. However, ...
Once you’ve gathered and prepared your ingredients, it’s time to make the compost pile. As you build the pile, the goal is to have a ratio of 3 parts Brown ingredients to 1 part Green ingredients. One way to do this is to alternate layers of Green and Brown ingredients, with the ...
When you consider our recommendations below, look for ways to reduce your dependence on the chemical industry. Grass doesn’t need to glow green! 1. Top-Dress With Compost Before we get into mowing and lawn maintenance, let’s talk about how to get a naturally healthy green lawn. Fertilizer...
to determine where the shade is located or at least make an estimate based on the shadow of the tree if you're new to the property, and the tree hasn't yet developed its spring foliage. This information comes in handy later when determining which type of sod is best for your yard. ...
Mow over them several times with a lawn mower. Collect the shredded leaves and add them to a bag or large container. Use the shredded leaves as "brown" material in a compost pile or bin. Add other materials such as kitchen scraps and grass clippings. ...
Make sure you find a cool place without a lot of sunshine for your worm bin. Step 8: Keep it going and going Continue to add scraps until you have more soil than scraps. Then let the mixture sit until all scraps have fully composted. Scoop out the compost (not the worms!) and start...
I imagine I first heard the word “compost” about 40 years ago. Since then, the concepts represented by those words have become hopelessly complex and even ambiguous as more people search for answers to how to make compost.
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