Once all identifiable organic matter has turned to healthy dark-brown soil, the compost is ready! Add it to the garden and feed plants with nutrient-rich homemade compost. Here are some tips: Boost potting soil:Add compost to potting soil when you pot plants for a nutrient boost. Till int...
Use a potting mix recommended for vegetables or a soil mix rich in organic matter. Plant carrots in wide rows in square or rectangular containers, or in concentric circles in a round container. Carrot pests Carrots usually have no serious insect pest problems. Occasionally aphids, carrot rust fl...
Fairy gardens allow the space for magical creatures of all kinds to find their way into your home or garden. Best of all, there are as many ways to make a fairy garden as there are ways to enjoy these sweet, whimsical creations. They can be as small as a teacup or as large as a ...
The accolades go on and on for having compost at the ready. It is perfect as a powerful additive in homemade seed starting mixes and potting soil. It also is the sole ingredient for creating homemade compost tea. Which, by the way, just happens to be on the of the most incredible all...
8. How To Use It! Add it to your garden soil: During the beginning of the gardening season, it best to add compost to your garden soil to feed you garden plants. Provide your potting soil good boosts: Add a few cups of compost into your potting soil before planting your plants, this...
Find out how to build your own compost bin using old pallets, in this simple step-by-step project. From the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
When you’re growing with the sun, you need to make sure that your plants are getting at least 8+ hours of direct sunlight each day for the best results. It’s best that your plants get direct sunlight from at least 10am-4pm, and more light is better. Because of the high light ne...
Potatoes are an annual crop, which means that the plant will only produce one harvest and won't need repotting. Dealing with pests and problems Several nasty diseases and pests can afflict potatoes. Here are the main culprits to watch out for: Potato blight – Caused by warm, wet weather...
Increasing the lettuce inside pots makes it possible to mix equal portions of any natural compost, such as dry leaves, grass food scraps, along with perlite to make your potting mixture. A perfect potting mix must consist of a perfectly balanced mix that is fertile and composted by vermin. ...
When your houseplant outgrows its pot, repotting the plant in a new container with fresh potting mix will encourage new growth and a healthier plant. Read on to learn a repotting technique every hobbyist—with or without a green thumb—can utilize.