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...
A pump sufficient to make aerated compost tea, even in 5-gallon buckets, will usually cost you more depending on where you buy it. Benefits of Using ACT Now that you know a bit about the safe-handling requirements, why would you want to spend more to make ACT when you can make old-f...
But be cautious, as a thick layer of dark-colored compost can actually contribute to heating if left on the grass for too long. Excess use of top dressing can also smother the grass, so moderation is key. Monitor your lawn closely and make adjustments to watering and shading as needed to...
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There are a lot of ways to use your compost even if you don't have a garden! You can use it as fertilizer for potted houseplants, give it as a gift, or even just sprinkle it across your lawn. Whatever you choose to do with it, you can be proud that your food waste is being up...
There are a lot of different ways to make compost. Here is a step-by-step guide for how to compost using the most common method: aerobic outdoor composting. Step 1: Collect Compostable Material Like Food Scraps and Yard Waste Step 1 of the composting process is to collect compostable mater...
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. ...
grass clippings: Some grass is OK, but too much will add excess nitrogen to the compost pile and make it smell bad. It may be best to use a mulching lawn mower instead. leaves pine needles woody materials (branches, twigs) straw or hay sawdust fireplace ash What you should and should ...
You can compost the clippings if you’d like. Then, rake your lawn to remove debris that will prevent good seed-to-soil contact. Step 4: Add a thin layer of topsoil To add some nutrients to the soil, you can spread a thin layer of enriched topsoil over your entire lawn. Enriched ...
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